Meaning of narcolepsy in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɑrkəˌlɛpsi/

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  1. Noun

    narcolepsy

    Etymology

    late 19th century: from Greek narkē‘numbness’, on the pattern of epilepsy

    Definitions

    1. a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

    Examples

    • « he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking »

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