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Definitions of narcolepsy in various dictionaries:
noun - a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
NARCOLEPSY - Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that involves a decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms include periods of excessiv...
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| Immediate "REM" sleep is a characteristic symptom of the sleeping attacks caused by this disease |
| The cause of this disorder characterized by sudden sleep attacks is unknown |
| (Jimmy of the Clue Crew looks over some sleep data at the Sleep Research Center at Stanford University.) The Sleep Center at Stanford Hospital & Clinics discovered the gene for this disorder involving sudden sleep, from the Greek for "numb" |
| You've got this disease if you're prone to sudden sleeping attacks during the day |
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| A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations. |
| a condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. |
| a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep |
| a medical condition that makes you go to sleep suddenly and when you do not expect it |
| A condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings. |
| Narcolepsy description |
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| Narcolepsy is a long-term neurological disorder that involves a decreased ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Symptoms include periods of excessive daytime sleepiness that usually last from seconds to minutes and may occur at any time. About 70% of those affected also experience episodes of sudden loss of muscle strength, known as cataplexy. These experiences can be brought on by strong emotions. Less commonly, there may be inability to move or vivid hallucinations while falling asleep or waking up. People with narcolepsy tend to sleep about the same number of hours per day as people without, but the quality of sleep tends to be worse.The exact cause of narcolepsy is unknown, with potentially several causes. In up to 10% of cases, there is a family history of the disorder. Often, those affected have low levels of the neuropeptide orexin, which may be due to an autoimmune disorder. Trauma, infections, toxins or psychological stress may also play a role. Diagnosis is typically based o |