Narcoleptic

usgb/ˌnɑr.kəˈlɛp.tɪk/
noun

A person who suffers from narcolepsy, a condition that causes extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.

He is narcoleptic, often falling asleep unexpectedly during meetings.
Visual representation of "narcoleptic" - A person who suffers from narcolepsy, a condition that causes extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden sleep attacks.

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sleep disorder,excessive sleepiness,sleep attacks

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Medical Context

Understand that narcolepsy is a diagnosable condition that affects sleep patterns

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Being narcoleptic might mean needing accommodations at work or school.
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Metaphorical Use

Narcoleptic can sometimes be used informally to describe someone very sleepy

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Be careful not to trivialize the condition by using it casually.
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Cultural Sensitivity

When describing someone as narcoleptic, be respectful and avoid jokes

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Joking about narcolepsy can be offensive to those who live with the condition.
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