narcolepsy

narcolepsy Definition

narco·lepsy (när′kə lep′sē)

noun

a condition of frequent and uncontrollable desire for sleep; paroxysmal sleep

Etymology: narco- + -lepsy

narcolepsy Related Forms

nar′·co·lep′·tic adjective, noun

narcolepsy Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: My usual symptoms were extreme tiredness to the point I was convinced I had narcolepsy.
cause: Malfunction of the orexin system causes narcolepsy in mice, rats, dogs and humans.

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