"Cataplexy" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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)
| Descriptor ID |
D002385
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C10.886.425.800.200.750.500 F03.870.400.800.200.750.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Cataplexy- Cataplexy
- Tonelessness Syndrome
- Syndrome, Tonelessness
- Syndromes, Tonelessness
- Tonelessness Syndromes
- Cataleptic Attacks
- Attack, Cataleptic
- Attacks, Cataleptic
- Cataleptic Attack
- Henneberg Syndrome
- Syndrome, Henneberg
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