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narcoleptic

/ˌnɑːr.kəˈlep.tɪk/

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adjective

/ˌnɑːr.kəˈlep.tɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к нарколепсии или характерный для неё — хронического расстройства сна, характеризующегося непреодолимой дневной сонливостью и внезапными приступами сна.

Relating to or characteristic of narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

  1. C1formalmedical

    Of or relating to narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

    ruНарколептический

    • The patient exhibited narcoleptic symptoms, including sudden sleep episodes.
    • Narcoleptic episodes can be triggered by strong emotions.
    • The doctor prescribed medication to manage her narcoleptic condition.
Forms
  • more narcoleptic comparative form
  • most narcoleptic superlative form

noun

/ˌnɑːr.kəˈlep.tɪk/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, страдающего нарколепсией — хроническим расстройством сна, характеризующимся непреодолимой дневной сонливостью и внезапными приступами сна.

A noun referring to a person who suffers from narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.

  1. Person with narcolepsyB2formalmedical

    An individual who suffers from narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.

    ruЧеловек с нарколепсией

    • The narcoleptic had to take scheduled naps throughout the day.
    • As a narcoleptic, she avoids driving long distances alone.
    • Support groups help narcoleptics manage their condition.
  2. Soporific drugC1formalmedical

    A medication or substance that induces sleep or an uncontrollable urge to sleep.

    ruСнотворное средство

    • The doctor prescribed a mild narcoleptic to help with his insomnia.
    • Some antihistamines have a narcoleptic effect on certain patients.
    • The narcoleptic properties of the drug made it unsuitable for daytime use.
Forms
  • narcoleptics plural form
  • narcoleptics' possessive plural form
  • narcoleptic's possessive singular form