cataplexy
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/ˌkɑtɑˈpɑlki/
/ˈkætəˌplɛksi/
GeneralMedicalPsychiatry
- 1 katapleksi uncountable
Definition (English)
The sudden brief loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions such as laughter, especially in people with narcolepsy.
Example Sentences
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Cataplexy made her sag in her chair every time she laughed.Katapleksi, her güldüğünde sandalyesinde çökmesine yol açıyordu.
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Even partial cataplexy can be dangerous if it happens at the wheel.Kısmi bir katapleksi bile direksiyon başında olduğunda tehlikeli olabilir.
Collocations
cataplexy attackexperience cataplexycataplexy symptomscataplexy episode