narcolepsy

Meanings

• A chronic disorder of the sleep-wake cycle, characterized by sudden and recurring episodes of sleep during waking hours.

  - "Despite his narcolepsy, John was able to hold down a job."
  - "Her narcolepsy made it difficult for her to stay awake during long meetings."

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Variants

List of all variants of narcolepsy that leads to same result
narcolepsies , narcolepsy , narcoleptic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'narcolepsia' meaning 'sleep seizure'.

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Trivia

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1. Narcolepsy affects about 1 in every 2,000 people.

2. The condition was first described in medical literature in 1880.

3. Narcolepsy is not contagious.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cataplexy: A sudden and complete loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions, which is a common symptom of narcolepsy.

2. Hypnagogia: Hallucinations that occur as one falls asleep or wakes up, which can be a symptom of narcolepsy.

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Culture

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Narcolepsy is a condition that has been portrayed in various forms of media, including films such as 'Stay Awake' and 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty'. It has also been a topic of research in the medical community.

How to Memorize "narcolepsy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person suddenly falling asleep in the middle of a conversation or while driving a car.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'narcolepsy' with the image of a person taking a sudden nap during the day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Never Catch A Wink' to remember the symptoms of narcolepsy: Never Can Stay Awake, Cataplexy, Automatic Behaviors, and Wakefulness Intrusions.

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