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Narcolepsia

Definition:

Narcolepsia refers to a chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy), hallucinations, and sleep paralysis.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. A chronic neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness.
2. A disorder accompanied by sudden loss of muscle tone (cataplexy) and hallucinations.
3. A condition that includes experiencing sleep paralysis.

Usage:

Narcolepsia is a debilitating condition that affects an individual's ability to stay awake and perform daily tasks.

Sense 2: People with narcolepsia can experience sudden episodes of muscle weakness or complete loss of muscle tone, often triggered by intense emotions.

Sense 3: Sleep paralysis is a common symptom of narcolepsia, where the person is temporarily unable to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up.

Sample Sentences:

1. She was diagnosed with narcolepsia and had to take medication to manage her excessive sleepiness.
2. During a cataplexy attack, John experienced narcolepsia firsthand as his muscles gave way, causing him to collapse to the ground.
3. Jane's narcolepsia often led to terrifying hallucinations, making it difficult for her to distinguish between dreams and reality.
4. Due to narcolepsia, Mark frequently experienced sleep paralysis, which left him unable to move or speak for several minutes.

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