1. people who have narcolepsy, a sleep disorder characterized by sudden attacks of deep sleep
Usage: medical term; plural form

Examples

• Narcoleptics often struggle to stay awake during important meetings.
• The support group helps narcoleptics cope with their condition.
• Many narcoleptics experience sudden sleep attacks without warning.
• Doctors prescribe stimulants to help narcoleptics stay alert during the day.
• Narcoleptics may also suffer from cataplexy, a sudden loss of muscle tone.
• The research study focused on improving treatment options for narcoleptics.