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narcolepsy

[ nahr-kuh-lep-see ]
/ ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si /
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noun Pathology.
a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.
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Origin of narcolepsy

First recorded in 1875–80; narco- + (epi)lepsy

OTHER WORDS FROM narcolepsy

nar·co·lep·tic, adjective, noun
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Words related to narcolepsy

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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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