Generalized Epilepsy vs Grand Mal - What's the Difference?

Generalized Epilepsy

Grand Mal

Definitions

Definition as Noun
  • epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
Definition as Noun
  • epilepsy in which the attacks involve loss of consciousness and tonic spasms of the musculature followed by generalized jerking
  • a seizure during which the patient becomes unconscious and has convulsions over the entire body

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