narcolepsy
[ nahr-kuh-lep-see ]
nounPathology.
a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
Origin of narcolepsy
1First recorded in 1875–80; narco- + (epi)lepsy
Other words from narcolepsy
- nar·co·lep·tic, adjective, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for narcolepsy
narcolepsy
/ (ˈnɑːkəˌlɛpsɪ) /
noun
pathol a rare condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
Derived forms of narcolepsy
- narcoleptic, adjective
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