Definition of "narcolepsy" []

• A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable, though often brief, attacks of deep sleep, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations. (noun)

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• "Treatment needs to be individualized, as each person with narcolepsy is different."
• "Although narcolepsy is a relatively uncommon condition, its impact on a child's life can be dramatic and, if not recognized, disabling."
• "Wahoo – sleep-induced narcolepsy is soooo much better than sleep-deprivation-induced narcolepsy!!!!"