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Definition of Cataplexy

1. n. A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles.

Definition of Cataplexy

1. Noun. (medicine) An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy. ¹

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Definition of Cataplexy

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Medical Definition of Cataplexy

1. A sudden loss of muscle tone that may be induced by severe mental shock or as an additional feature of narcolepsy. (16 Mar 1998)

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