narcolepsy

narcolepsy definition - medical

nar·co·lep·sy (närˈkə-lĕpˌsē)

noun
A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations. Also called hypnolepsy.

Related Forms:

  • narˌco·lepˈtic (-lĕpˈtĭk) adjective & n.

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