narcolepsy

noun

Definition of narcolepsynext
as in drowsiness

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Recent Examples of narcolepsy Most people with Type 1 narcolepsy have extremely low levels of hypocretin because the brain cells that produce it have been damaged or destroyed. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Doug Vikser Manhattan Beach Please save us from these boring British futbol announcers that only inspire narcolepsy. — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 The company submitted an application for its narcolepsy medication earlier this year. — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 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 See All Example Sentences for narcolepsy
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drowsiness
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  • These older medications were also likely to increase cognitive impairment, such as drowsiness, confusion, slowed thinking, or diminished school or work performance, according to the study authors.
    — Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of drowsiness

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