Waxy flexibility

cat·a·lep·sy (k

)

n. pl. cat·a·lep·sies

A condition characterized by lack of response to external stimuli and by muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain in whatever position they are placed. It is known to occur in a variety of physical and psychological disorders, such as epilepsy and schizophrenia, and can be induced by hypnosis.

[Middle English catalempsi, from Late Latin catalmpsia, from Greek katalpsis, from katalambanein, to seize upon : kata-, intensive pref.; see cata- + lambanein, lp-, to seize.]

cata·leptic (k

k) adj.

cata·lepti·cal·ly adv.

catalepsy [ˈkætəˌlɛpsɪ]

(Psychiatry) a state of prolonged rigid posture, occurring for example in schizophrenia or in hypnotic trances

[from Medieval Latin catalēpsia, variant of Late Latin catalēpsis, from Greek katalēpsis, literally: a seizing, from katalambanein to hold down, from kata- down + lambanein to grasp]

cataleptic adj

catalepsy

Pathology, Psychiatry. a physical condition characterized by a loss of sensation, muscular rigidity, flxity of posture, and often by a loss of contact with surroundings. Also catalepsis. — cataleptic, adj.

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