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Narcolepsy

Definition: Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), vivid hallucinations, and disrupted nighttime sleep patterns.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A neurological disorder marked by recurrent attacks of drowsiness and episodes of deep sleep.

Example Sentence: Narcolepsy affects approximately 1 in 2,000 people worldwide.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Relating to or affected by narcolepsy.

Example Sentence: Her narcoleptic symptoms often resulted in embarrassing situations at work.

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