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, nounDictionary.com Unabridged
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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, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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