narcolepsy

as in drowsiness

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Recent Examples of narcolepsy Although there's no cure for narcolepsy, specific treatments can help manage it better or reduce symptoms. Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025 Other disorders that are less common but could also be contributing to drowsiness are narcolepsy or sleepwalking during the night. Julianna Bragg, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025 Unlike narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia does not involve cataplexy or sudden sleep attacks. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 Treatments for narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia include behavior modifications and medications. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for narcolepsy

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“Narcolepsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcolepsy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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