Carlos stands in front of his Thursday night slam poetry group to recite his most recent work.He suddenly experiences temporary muscle paralysis but does not lose consciousness,a condition termed ____.

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The condition Carlos experiences is cataplexy, which is a symptom of narcolepsy. Cataplexy involves sudden muscle weakness or paralysis while a person is conscious, often triggered by strong emotions such as laughter or excitement.

Carlos Stands in Front of His Thursday Night Slam Poetry