Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to cataplexy; causing cataplexy; shocking the nervous system.
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Examples
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Most untreated narcoleptics with cataplexy have between one and four cataplectic attacks each day.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Most cataplectic attacks last between a few seconds and one minute.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Outside the home, the dangers can be even greater: a child might fall down in the street if he is startled by an approaching vehicle, and an adolescent or adult can have a cataplectic attack while driving a car.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Most untreated narcoleptics with cataplexy have between one and four cataplectic attacks each day.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Outside the home, the dangers can be even greater: a child might fall down in the street if he is startled by an approaching vehicle, and an adolescent or adult can have a cataplectic attack while driving a car.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Most cataplectic attacks last between a few seconds and one minute.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Laughter and anger are typical triggers, but any strong emotion or excitement can initiate a cataplectic event.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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Laughter and anger are typical triggers, but any strong emotion or excitement can initiate a cataplectic event.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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In fact, cataplectic episodes such as Jacqueline’s are a principal feature of this disorder.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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In fact, cataplectic episodes such as Jacqueline’s are a principal feature of this disorder.
Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems M.D. Richard Ferber 2006
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