word
Narcolepsy
NAH-rkuh-leh-psee
/ˈnɑːrkʌˌlɛpsiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
narcolepsy
Dictionary meaning
A sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep.
Examples
- The researcher believes that narcolepsy is attributable to an inability to suppress REM sleep during waking.
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