narcoleptic

• Relatif à la narcolepsie ou caractéristique de cette maladie chronique du sommeil, qui se manifeste par une somnolence diurne excessive et des accès soudains de sommeil.

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.

   relatif à la narcolepsie

   • 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.

• Nom désignant une personne atteinte de narcolepsie, un trouble chronique du sommeil caractérisé par une somnolence diurne excessive et des accès soudains de sommeil.

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.

   Personne atteinte de narcolepsie

   • 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.

   Narcotique (somnifère)

   • 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.