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grand mal epilepsy [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A seizure characterized by loss of consciousness and tonic muscular spasm, followed by clonic convulsive movements of all limbs; frequently preceded by an aura or warning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
OBS

Autrefois, toute crise épileptique majeure par opposition à petit mal. Actuellement synonyme de crise épileptique tonicoclonique généralisée d'emblée avec perte de connaissance.

Spanish

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