narcolepsy

noun

Definition of narcolepsynext
as in drowsiness

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Recent Examples of narcolepsy The company expects higher selling, general and administrative, and R&D expenses linked to ‌upcoming product ⁠launches, including a narcolepsy treatment, a blood disorder drug, and a psoriasis medicine, but said much of the increase would be offset by the restructuring program. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 May 2026 Centessa, which is also a clinical-stage firm, is working on sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. — Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum,jeff Marks, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026 Adderall is a stimulant approved for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a sleep disorder known as narcolepsy. — Nancy M. Preyor-Johnson, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Feb. 2026 Experimental drugs increasing orexin may also help people with narcolepsy stay awake longer. — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for narcolepsy
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drowsiness
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  • Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
  • It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 June 2026
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“Narcolepsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcolepsy. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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