JANZ IMPULSIVE PETIT MAL
\d͡ʒˈants ɪmpˈʌlsɪv pətˈiː mˈal], \dʒˈants ɪmpˈʌlsɪv pətˈiː mˈal], \dʒ_ˈa_n_t_s ɪ_m_p_ˈʌ_l_s_ɪ_v p_ə_t_ˈiː m_ˈa_l]\
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A disorder characterized by the onset of myoclonus in adolescence, a marked increase in the incidence of absence seizures (see EPILEPSY, ABSENCE), and generalized major motor seizures (see EPILEPSY, TONIC-CLONIC). The myoclonic episodes tend to occur shortly after awakening. Seizures tend to be aggravated by sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption. Hereditary and sporadic forms have been identified. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p323)
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