HealthJuly 16, 2026
narcolepsy
/ˈnɑːrkəlepsi/
Definition
A chronic neurological disorder characterized by an uncontrollable tendency to fall asleep during the day.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Greek 'narke' (numbness or stupor) and 'lepsis' (an attack or seizure). It was coined in the late 19th century to describe sudden, involuntary episodes of sleep.
In the news
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