cataplexy

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/ˈkætəplɛksi/ English

Definitions

noun

An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.

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Synonyms

narcolepsy kataplexy catalepsis catalepsy catatonic catatonus apoplexy catatony myoclonus hysterocatalepsy clonus acinesia catathrenia analepsy catatonia paroxysm

Associated

hypersomnia hypnagogic idiopathic hallucinations rem paralysis laughter transient lesions sleep daytime

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