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View synonyms for narcolepsy

narcolepsy

[ nahr-kuh-lep-see ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a condition characterized by frequent and uncontrollable periods of deep sleep.

narcolepsy

/ ˈnɑːkəˌlɛpsɪ /

noun

  1. pathol a rare condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep

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Derived Forms

  • ˌnarcoˈleptic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • narco·leptic adjective noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of narcolepsy1

First recorded in 1875–80; narco- + (epi)lepsy

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Example Sentences

In white subjects, narcolepsy is seldom fatal but has been known to last for years.

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