Following a sudden loss of muscle tone, Ward falls to the floor, as limp as cooked spaghetti. Ward is experiencing _____, a symptom of _____.

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Cataplexy is a sudden loss of muscle tone usually triggered by strong emotions such as laughter, excitement, or anger. It is a symptom of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, and hallucinations.

Following a Sudden Loss of Muscle Tone, Ward Falls to the Floor