noun
- Plural of cataplexy; sudden episodes of muscle weakness or paralysis triggered by strong emotions, typically associated with narcolepsy.
Usage: medical term; usually used in plural form when referring to multiple episodes
Examples
- Patients with narcolepsy often experience cataplexies when they laugh or feel surprised.
- The frequency of cataplexies can vary significantly from person to person.
- During cataplexies, the person remains conscious but cannot move.
- Doctors monitor the severity and triggers of cataplexies to adjust treatment plans.
- Emotional stress can increase the occurrence of cataplexies in some patients.