cat·a·to·ni·a (k t  -t  n -)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.] cat a·tonic (-t n k) adj. & n.cat a·toni·cal·ly adv. |
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| 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 |
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