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cataplexy.

An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkætəˌplɛksi/
  1. An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.

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Where this word comes from

From German Kataplexie, from Ancient Greek κατάπληξις (katáplēxis), from κατά (katá, “down”) + πλῆξῐς (plêxĭs, “blow, act of striking”).

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