narcolepsy
nar·co·lep·sy
noun \ˈnär-kə-ˌlep-sē\ plural nar·co·lep·sies
Definition of NARCOLEPSY
: a condition characterized by brief attacks of deep sleep often occurring with cataplexy and hypnagogic hallucinations
— nar·co·lep·tic \ˌnär-kə-ˈlep-tik\ adjective
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First Known Use: 1880
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