cataplexy
/ˈkætəˌplɛksi/
noun
- A medical condition involving sudden, brief loss of muscle control, often triggered by strong emotions like laughter or surprise.
- The neurologist diagnosed her with cataplexy after she described collapsing when she laughed.
- Cataplexy is one of the main symptoms of narcolepsy.
- During a cataplexy attack, a person might slump over or drop what they are holding.