grand mal

/ˈgræn(d) ˌmæl/
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Definitions of grand mal
  1. noun
    epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
    synonyms: epilepsia major, generalized epilepsy, grand mal epilepsy
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    type of:
    epilepsy
    a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions
  2. noun
    a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body
    synonyms: epilepsia major, generalized seizure
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    type of:
    epileptic seizure
    convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
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