petit mal
/ˌpətɪˈmæl/noun
mass noun
1- a mild form of epilepsy characterized by brief spells of unconsciousness without loss of posture轻型癫痫。比较GRAND MAL.
1.1
- count noun an epileptic fit of this kind癫痫小发作。
词源
late 19th cent.: from French, literally 'little sickness'.