Psychiatry and Psychology [F] » Mental Disorders [F03] » Sleep Wake Disorders » Dyssomnias » Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic » Disorders of Excessive Somnolence » Narcolepsy » Cataplexy
Diseases [C] » Nervous System Diseases [C10] » Sleep Wake Disorders » Dyssomnias » Sleep Disorders, Intrinsic » Disorders of Excessive Somnolence » Narcolepsy » Cataplexy
Description
A condition characterized by transient weakness or paralysis of somatic musculature triggered by an emotional stimulus or physical exertion. Cataplexy is frequently associated with NARCOLEPSY. During a cataplectic attack, there is a marked reduction in muscle tone similar to the normal physiologic hypotonia that accompanies rapid eye movement sleep (SLEEP, REM). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p396) MeSH
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