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MeSH Heading: Cataplexy
Tree Number(s): C10.886.425.800.200.750.500; F03.870.400.800.200.750.500
Unique ID: D002385
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D002385
Annotation: do not confuse with CATALEPSY
Scope Note: 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)
Entry Term(s): Cataleptic Attacks; Henneberg Syndrome; Status Cataplexicus; Tonelessness Syndrome
See Also: Catalepsy
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2012/07/03

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Concept UI: M0003627
Scope Note: 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)
Terms: Cataplexy Preferred Term
Term UI T006912
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID; Henneberg Syndrome
Term UI T367333
Date11/08/1999
LexicalTag EPO
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Tonelessness Syndrome
Term UI T367334
Date11/08/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Cataleptic Attacks
Term UI T764029
Date01/13/2010
LexicalTag NON
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Cataplexy MeSH Descriptor Data 2025