grand mal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of epilepsy where seizures are characterized as severe and involving spasms and unconsciousness.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡɹɒnˈmæl/

Word forms

grand mal

Etymology

Borrowed from French grand mal (literally “great illness”).

Synonyms

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