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
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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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Medical definitions for narcolepsy
narcolepsy
[ när′kə-lĕp′sē ]
n.
A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations.hypnolepsy
Other words from narcolepsy
nar′co•lep′tic (-lĕp′tĭk) adj. n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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