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Terme préférentiel

Cataplexy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • 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)

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Cataleptic Attacks
  • Henneberg Syndrome
  • Tonelessness Syndrome

Traductions

  • français

  • Attaques cataleptiques
  • Attaques de cataplexie
  • Syndrome de Henneberg

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-QRPL7LTC-9

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 01/01/1999, dernière modification le 03/07/2012