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catatonic

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cat·a·to·ni·a  (kt-tn-)
n.
An abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor, stereotypy, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs. It is most often associated with schizophrenia.

[New Latin, from German Katatonie, from Greek katatonos, stretching tight, from katateinein, to stretch tight : kata-, intensive pref.; see cata- + teinein, to stretch; see ten- in Indo-European roots.]

cata·tonic (-tnk) adj. & n.
cata·toni·cal·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.catatonic - characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
Translations
catatonic [ˌkætəˈtɒnɪk]
A. ADJcatatónico
B. Ncatatónico/a m/f
catatonic [ˌkætəˈtɒnɪk] adj [state] → catatonique
cat basket n (for carrying)panier m pour chat; (for sleeping)panier m pour chat
cat burglar ncambrioleur/euse
catatonic (Med)
adjkatatonisch
nKatatoniker(in) m(f)


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The psychological illusionist entranced everyone with simple card tricks to put the audience into a catatonic state - just so long as they were willing and not diabetic or clinically depressed.
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People with catatonic schizophrenia may also need services, supervision or specialized care particularly when response to treatment isn''t optimal.
 
 
 
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