catalepsy

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Noun — A medical condition in which the body suddenly becomes rigid, holds one posture and loses contact with its surroundings.

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cataleptic state episode of catalepsy suffer from catalepsy

It is a medical and psychiatric term, rarely used in everyday talk.

Etymology

The word comes from Ancient Greek katalepsis, meaning an act of seizing, which derives from a verb meaning to seize. That verb joins a prefix meaning against with a verb meaning to take.

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Frequently asked questions

What is catalepsy?

Catalepsy is a condition in which the body suddenly goes rigid and stays fixed in one posture, with the person losing contact with their surroundings.

What does the word catalepsy come from?

It comes from Ancient Greek katalepsis, meaning an act of seizing, from a verb meaning to seize.

Is catalepsy the same as cataplexy?

No. Catalepsy is sudden rigidity with a fixed posture, whereas cataplexy is a different condition involving a sudden loss of muscle tone.

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