narcolepsy

noun

Definition of narcolepsynext
as in drowsiness

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Recent Examples of narcolepsy Lilly's purchase of AtaiBeckley in psychedelic drugs for mental health conditions and Centessa in sleep disorders such as narcolepsy were two deals that Berenberg specifically called out. — Jeff Marks,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 To sleep, no more Two scientists who identified the role that a key neuropeptide plays in the uncontrollable sleepiness of narcolepsy were one of three recipients of the prestigious Lasker Awards, announced Thursday. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 This month, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first orexin agonist treatment for narcolepsy. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 The studies consisted of a single patient case report for narcolepsy and two small, uncontrolled studies for opioid withdrawal. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for narcolepsy
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drowsiness
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  • The Cleveland Clinic notes that as bedtime approaches, the body begins lowering its core temperature as part of the circadian rhythm that signals drowsiness.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, both magnesium and L-theanine do not cause daytime drowsiness, so they can be taken at any time.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, HEALTH, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of drowsiness

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“Narcolepsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcolepsy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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