When you make a numerical mistake because of some unknown reason, probably because of stress.

Could be synonymous with numerical brainfart.
Subject A : "How did the exam go?"

Subject B : "I had the finest case of Vpetismus. For some reason my brain thought that 3 to the power of 2 is 6."
by Fallperino June 27, 2017
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