Narcolepsy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɑː(ɹ)kəˌlɛpsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Narcolepsy is a noun meaning (pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.
Meaning
(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.
Example Sentences
Excitement-induced narcolepsy caused him to sleep through the most important events of his life.
Word Forms
- narcolepsies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cataplexy, somnopathy, somnipathy, parasomnia, sopor, pyknolepsy.
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