cataplexy

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cat·a·plex·y

(kăt′ə-plĕk′sē)

n. pl. cat·a·plex·ies

A sudden loss of muscle tone and strength, usually caused by an extreme emotional stimulus.

[From Greek kataplēxis, fixation (of the eyes), from kataplēssein, to astound, terrify : kata-, intensive pref.; see cata- + plēssein, plēk-, to strike; see plāk- in Indo-European roots.]

cat′a·plec′tic (-plĕk′tĭk) adj.

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cataplexy

(ˈkætəˌplɛksɪ)

1. (Pathology) sudden temporary paralysis, brought on by severe shock

2. (Zoology) a state of complete absence of movement assumed by animals while shamming death

[C19: from Greek kataplēxis amazement, from kataplēssein to strike down (with amazement), confound, from kata- down + plēssein to strike]

ˌcataˈplectic adj

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cataplexy

a temporary paralytic or hypnotic state, often brought on by strong emotion. — cataplectic, adj.

cat·a·plex·y

n. cataplejía, pérdida repentina del tono muscular causada por un estado emocional intenso.

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