narcolepsy

IPA: nˈɑrkʌɫɛpsi

(pathology) A disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable attacks of deep sleep, often brief, sometimes accompanied by paralysis and hallucinations

Examples of "narcolepsy" in Sentences

Unfortunately, she has a condition called narcolepsy.
It was first marketed for narcolepsy, which is a sleep disorder.
Treatment needs to be individualized, as each person with narcolepsy is different.
Wahoo – sleep-induced narcolepsy is soooo much better than sleep-deprivation-induced narcolepsy!!!!
Both of these youngsters had a disorder called narcolepsy, whose main symptom is excessive sleepiness.
A person with narcolepsy is likely to become drowsy or to fall asleep, often at inappropriate times and places.
Although narcolepsy is a relatively uncommon condition, its impact on a child's life can be dramatic and, if not recognized, disabling.
"No," he resumed, "it is just a case of what we call narcolepsy -- pathological somnolence -- a sudden, uncontrollable inclination to sleep, occurring sometimes repeatedly or at varying intervals.