adjective
- relating to or affected by cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by strong emotion
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in neurology and sleep medicine contexts
Examples
- The patient experienced a cataplectic episode when she laughed unexpectedly.
- Cataplectic attacks are commonly associated with narcolepsy.
- His cataplectic symptoms improved after starting medication.
- The neurologist documented the cataplectic response in the patient's medical record.
- Cataplectic events can range from mild weakness to complete collapse.