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Term ID: | 1804 |
Name: | Cataplexy |
Definition: | A condition characterized by transient weakness or paralysis of somatic musculature triggered by an emotional stimulus or physical exertion. Cataplexy is frequently associated with NARCOLEPSY. During a cataplectic attack, there is a marked reduction in muscle tone similar to the normal physiologic hypotonia that accompanies rapid eye movement sleep (SLEEP, REM). (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p396) |
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ParentIDs: | MESH:D009290 |
TreeNumbers: | C10.886.425.800.200.750.500 |F03.870.400.800.200.750.500 |
Synonyms: | Attack, Cataleptic |Attacks, Cataleptic |Cataleptic Attack |Cataleptic Attacks |Henneberg Syndrome |Status Cataplexicus |Syndrome, Henneberg |Syndromes, Tonelessness |Syndrome, Tonelessness |Tonelessness Syndrome |Tonelessness Syndromes |
Slim Mappings: | Mental disorder|Nervous system disease |
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MedGen: D002385
MeSH: D002385
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Genes: | Phenotypes | | Disease Causing ClinVar Variants | |
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