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Cataplexy(health)
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cataplexy (iou)



cataplexy noun. L19.
[from Greek kataplexis stupefaction, from kataplessein, formed as CATA- + plessein to strike.]
A sudden temporary paralysis due to fright or other strong emotion.
cata'plectic adjective L19.