cataplexy
cat·a·plexy
noun \ˈka-tə-ˌplek-sē\ plural cat·a·plex·ies\-sēz\
Definition of CATAPLEXY
: sudden loss of muscle power following a strong emotional stimulus
Origin of CATAPLEXY
German Kataplexie, from Greek kataplēxis, from kataplēssein to strike down, terrify, from kata- + plēssein to strike — more at plaint
First Known Use: 1883
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