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cataplexy
(kătˈə-plĕkˌsē)
noun pl. cat·a·plex·ies A sudden loss of muscle tone and strength, usually caused by an extreme emotional stimulus.
Related Forms:
- catˌa·plecˈtic (-plĕkˈtĭk) adjective
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