narcolepsy

Noun

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep.

ریشه

The word 'narcolepsy' is derived from the French word 'narcolepsie', which is a combination of the Greek words 'narkē', meaning 'numbness', and 'lepsis', meaning 'attack'.

مثال

• Narcolepsy can significantly impact a person's daily life.
• People with narcolepsy often experience excessive daytime sleepiness.
• Narcolepsy is often accompanied by cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone.

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