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catalepsy
[ kat-l-ep-see ]
noun
- a physical condition usually associated with catatonic schizophrenia, characterized by suspension of sensation, muscular rigidity, fixity of posture, and often by loss of contact with environment.
catalepsy
/ ˈæəˌɛɪ /
noun
- a state of prolonged rigid posture, occurring for example in schizophrenia or in hypnotic trances
Derived Forms
- ˌٲˈپ, adjective
Other yvlog Forms
- a·t adjective noun
- a·t·· adverb
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of catalepsy1
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of catalepsy1
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Example Sentences
“That cancels an android into catalepsy,” Rachael said, her eyes shut.
It is suspected to be a case of catalepsy, hospital sources told Spanish news channel Telecinco.
The book contains an admirably-described case of catalepsy, which is equally well explained.
When the Thyroid was discontinued the catalepsy grew worse, the exophthalmic goitre better; when resumed the catalepsy better, the exophthalmic goitre worse.
I had never heard of anything like it except the trance which leads to canonization, or the catalepsy that baffles science.
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