Narcolepsy is a condition that causes people to fall asleep at random times. It is usually caused by a problem with the way the brain controls the muscles.
She has narcolepsy, which is why she falls asleep at inopportune times.
The patient was diagnosed with narcolepsy after falling asleep at his job interview.
noun
a sleep disorder characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep
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The two rare conditions specified were narcolepsy and hyperactivity.
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These may be associated with narcolepsy.
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Portrayal of narcolepsy in popular culture.
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Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder.
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There are too many references to narcolepsy.
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Most of the time HH are associated with narcolepsy.
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Narcolepsy is an underdiagnosed condition in the general population.
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They are often used in the treatment of hypersomnia and narcolepsy.
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This seems like a mild form of narcolepsy.
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But her area of expertise appears to be narcolepsy and hypersomnia.