Definition of narcolepsy in English:
narcolepsy
noun ˈnɑːkə(ʊ)lɛpsiˈnɑrkəˌlɛpsi
mass nounMedicine A condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings.
Example sentencesExamples
- It was developed to treat narcolepsy, a rare condition that makes people fall asleep unexpectedly and uncontrollably.
- The drug is used for narcolepsy, a condition in which people fall asleep unexpectedly during the day.
- Sleepiness and cataplexy are the symptoms of narcolepsy that most often merit treatment with drugs.
- The drug was first approved in 1998 to treat narcolepsy, an uncommon condition in which sufferers fall asleep uncontrollably during the day.
- While insomnia comes in many forms, there are people with narcolepsy who fall asleep while at work, talking or driving.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek narkē 'numbness', on the pattern of epilepsy.
Definition of narcolepsy in US English:
narcolepsy
nounˈnärkəˌlepsēˈnɑrkəˌlɛpsi
Medicine A condition characterized by an extreme tendency to fall asleep whenever in relaxing surroundings.
Example sentencesExamples
- It was developed to treat narcolepsy, a rare condition that makes people fall asleep unexpectedly and uncontrollably.
- The drug is used for narcolepsy, a condition in which people fall asleep unexpectedly during the day.
- Sleepiness and cataplexy are the symptoms of narcolepsy that most often merit treatment with drugs.
- The drug was first approved in 1998 to treat narcolepsy, an uncommon condition in which sufferers fall asleep uncontrollably during the day.
- While insomnia comes in many forms, there are people with narcolepsy who fall asleep while at work, talking or driving.
Origin
Late 19th century: from Greek narkē ‘numbness’, on the pattern of epilepsy.