Narcolepsy: meaning, definitions and examples

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narcolepsy

 

[ หŒnษ‘หr.kษ™หˆlep.si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with narcolepsy often experience disrupted sleep at night and may have difficulty waking up in the morning. The condition can lead to sudden sleep episodes, making it challenging to perform daily activities. Narcolepsy is often accompanied by other symptoms such as cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotions. Treatment typically includes lifestyle changes and medications to help manage symptoms.

Synonyms

sleep condition, sleep disorder.

Examples of usage

  • She was diagnosed with narcolepsy after experiencing sudden sleep attacks.
  • His narcolepsy makes it hard for him to stay awake during lectures.
  • Narcolepsy can significantly impact one's quality of life.
  • They sought treatment for her narcolepsy to improve her daily functioning.

Translations

Translations of the word "narcolepsy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น narcolepsia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅ‹เคฒเฅ‡เคชเฅเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Narkolepsie

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ narkolepsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั€ะบะพะปะตะฟัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ narkolepsja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใƒซใ‚ณใƒฌใƒ—ใ‚ทใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท narcolepsie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ narcolepsia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท narkolepsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ฉด์ฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู†ูˆู… ุงู„ู‚ู‡ุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narkolepsie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narkolepsia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—œ็ก็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ narkolepsija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ narkolepsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐั€ะบะพะปะตะฟัะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒžแƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ narkolepsiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ narcolepsia

Etymology

The term narcolepsy is derived from the French word 'narcolepsie', which was coined in the 19th century. The roots of the word come from the ancient Greek words 'narkลsis', meaning 'numbness', and 'lepsis', meaning 'a taking hold' or 'a seizure'. This etymology reflects the sudden nature of the sleep attacks associated with the disorder. The condition was first described in detail by the French physician Jean-Baptiste ร‰douard Gรฉlineau in his work published in 1880. Over time, advancements in sleep research have helped to better understand narcolepsy, its symptoms, and effective treatments.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,458 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.