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cataplexy
cat·a·plex·y [ káttə plèksee ]


noun 
Definition:
 
sudden inability to move: the sudden temporary inability to move, caused by shock, fear, or ecstasy
[Late 19th century. < Greek kataplēxis "stupefaction" < kataplēssein "strike down" < plēssein "strike"]

cat·a·plec·tic [ kàttə pléktik ] adjective
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