Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Narcolepsy
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: A sleep disorder characterized by sudden uncontrollable episodes of sleep, attacks of paralysis, and hypnagogic hallucinations
Combining form and definition: narc/o, “numbness”
Suffix and definition: -lepsy, “seizure”
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false