cataplexy

cataplexy definition - medical

cat·a·plex·y (kătˈə-plĕkˌsē)

noun
A sudden loss of muscle tone and strength, usually caused by an intense emotional stimulus.

Related Forms:

  • catˌa·plecˈtic (-plĕkˈtĭk) adjective

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