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UK
/nˈɑːkəʊlˌɛpsi/
]
[ US /ˈnɑɹkəˌɫɛpsi/ ]
[ US /ˈnɑɹkəˌɫɛpsi/ ]
NOUN
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a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
he believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking
How To Use narcolepsy In A Sentence
- Dr Allen, 35, a scientist, suffers from bouts of "cataplexy", a rare symptom of narcolepsy, triggered by strong emotions-such as fear, surprise or laughter.
- Sleepiness and cataplexy are the symptoms of narcolepsy that most often merit treatment with drugs.
- Narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome can be treated with lifestyle changes and prescription medication.
- In any case, it turned out there was no room for sleepwalking in the book, because I got so interested in narcolepsy and insomnia and sleeptalking, or somniloquy. Fast Times at King William's High
- Seek immediate medical help because there might be a serious underlying disorder such as apnea, narcolepsy, hypersomnia, or a disease.
- The alert follows a study into the stimulant methylphenidate, which is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. The Sun
- The drug is used for narcolepsy, a condition in which people fall asleep unexpectedly during the day.
- Narcolepsy and restless legs syndrome can be treated with lifestyle changes and prescription medication.
- The schoolboy was diagnosed with narcolepsy a year ago. The Sun
- The 35-year-old scientist suffers an extreme form of the sleep disorder narcolepsy called cataplexy. The Sun