CATAPLEXY


Meaning of CATAPLEXY in English

[cat.a.plexy] n, pl -plex.ies [G Kataplexie, fr. Gk kataplexis, fr. kataplessein to strike down, terrify, fr. kata- + plessein to strike--more at plaint] (1883): sudden loss of muscle power following a strong emotional stimulus

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