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absence seizure noun

  /ˈæb.sn̩s ˈsi.ʒɚ/ , /ˈæb.sn̩ts ˈsi.ʒɚ/
  • (medicine) A type of seizure indicative of petit mal epilepsy. Brief seizure lasting up to 30 seconds involving vacantness and lack of awareness, possibly including twitching; not including spasm or unconsciousness.
 petit mal
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