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单词 cataplexy
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cataplexy in British English

(ˈkætəˌplɛksɪ)
noun
1. 
sudden temporary paralysis, brought on by severe shock
2. 
a state of complete absence of movement assumed by animals while shamming death
Derived forms
cataplectic (ˌcataˈplectic)
adjective
Word origin
C19: from Greek kataplēxis amazement, from kataplēssein to strike down (with amazement), confound, from kata- down + plēssein to strike

cataplexy in American English

(ˈkætəˌpleksi)
noun
Pathology
a condition characterized by sudden, brief attacks of muscle weakness sometimes causing the body to fall helplessly, that is usually triggered by strong emotion: often associated with narcolepsy
Derived forms
cataplectic (ˌkætəˈplektɪk)
adjective
Word origin
[1880–85; ‹ G Kataplexie ‹ Gk katáplēxis (with suffix prob. by analogy with Apoplexie apoplexy) fixation (of the eyes), equiv. to kataplēk- (var. s. of kataple᷄ssein to strike down) + -sis -sis]This word is first recorded in the period 1880–85. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: barnstorm, highball, impressionism, rain check, regionalism

Examples of 'cataplexy' in a sentence
cataplexy

He was diagnosed by a consultant paediatric neurologist as suffering from narcolepsy and cataplexy.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
But after a brain scan experts diagnosed cataplexy.
The Sun (2011)
Cataplexy causes loss of consciousness during any expression of heightened emotion, including laughter.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
But as she approached him, she felt an episode of cataplexy coming on.
The Sun (2017)
An architecture student who could be paralysed if she laughs is hoping to make people aware of her condition, cataplexy.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The science of narcolepsy and the associated condition, cataplexy is mysterious and wasn't fully explained.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Cataplexy attacks last seconds to several minutes, during which victims can hear but not see.
The Sun (2011)
The 35-year-old scientist suffers an extreme form of the sleep disorder narcolepsy called cataplexy.
The Sun (2010)
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