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Stupor vs Cataplexy - What's the difference?

stupor | cataplexy |

As nouns the difference between stupor and cataplexy

is that stupor is a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility while cataplexy is (medicine) an abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.

stupor

English

(wikipedia stupor)

Alternative forms

* stupour (obsolete)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A state of reduced consciousness or sensibility.
  • A state in which one has difficulty in thinking or using one’s senses.

    • Related terms

    * stupefy * stupefaction * stupendous * stupid

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    cataplexy

    English

    (wikipedia cataplexy)

    Noun

    (cataplexies)
  • (medicine) An abrupt loss of muscle tone, sometimes associated with narcolepsy.
    • English words prefixed with cata-