Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catalepsy
noun
/ˈkæt.əl.ep.si/
Definition
A medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness accompanied by rigidity of the body.
Examples
- The patient suffered from catalepsy, remaining in a rigid state for several hours.
- During the episode of catalepsy, she was completely unresponsive to external stimuli.
Meaning
Catalepsy is a state in which a person becomes immobile and unresponsive, often resembling a deep sleep, but without the ability to move or respond.
Synonyms
- Stupor
- Trance
- Coma
