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narcolepsy

/ˈnɑːr.kə.lep.si/

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noun

/ˈnɑːr.kə.lep.si/C1formalmedical
  • ruХроническое расстройство сна, характеризующееся внезапными и неконтролируемыми эпизодами глубокого сна в течение дня.

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep during the day.

uncountable

  1. Sleep disorderC1formalmedical

    A chronic neurological condition that causes sudden, uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during the day.

    ruРасстройство сна

    • People with narcolepsy may fall asleep unexpectedly while talking or driving.
    • The doctor diagnosed her with narcolepsy after several sleep tests.
    • Medication can help manage the symptoms of narcolepsy.
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  • narcolepsies plural form
  • narcolepsies' possessive plural form
  • narcolepsy's possessive singular form