transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈka-tə-ˌplek-sē ]
noun
( plural cat·a·plex·ies -sēz)
Etymology: German Kataplexie, from Greek kataplēxis, from kataplēssein to strike down, terrify, from kata- + plēssein to strike — more at plaint
Date: 1883
: sudden loss of muscle power following a strong emotional stimulus