narcolepsy

American  

[nahr-kuh-lep-see] / ˈnɑr kəˌlɛp si /

noun

Pathology.

1. a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.

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narcolepsy British  

/ ˈnɑːkəˌlɛpsɪ /

noun

1. pathol a rare condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

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Other Word Forms

• narcoleptic adjective

Etymology

Origin of narcolepsy

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

Example Sentences

It’s acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which is working on orexin receptor 2 agonists for conditions like narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia — forms of daytime sleepiness.

From MarketWatch

Lee allegedly told officers that Perpétuo suffered from narcolepsy and had fallen in the shower.

From Los Angeles Times

We expect Centessa to be a leader in the field of narcolepsy.

From Barron's

Kennedy mentioned diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, seizure disorders, ADHD, speech delay, language delay, tics, Tourette syndrome, narcolepsy, peanut allergies and eczema.

From Salon

So, this carp species does not fall into a fainting state, as it is common in narcolepsy and does not require orexin to regulate their sleep-wake cycle.

From Science Daily