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Health Encyclopedia: Petit Mal Seizure
A petit mal seizure is a temporary disturbance of brain function caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain and characterized by abrupt, short-term lack of conscious activity ("absence") or other abnormal change in behavior.
Alternative Names
Seizure - petit mal; Absence seizure; Seizure - absence
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Petit mal seizures occur most commonly in people under age 20, usually in children ages 6 to 12. The...
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