catatonia

catatonia definition - medical

cat·a·to·ni·a (kătˌə-tōˈnē-ə)

noun
An abnormal condition often associated with schizophrenia and variously characterized by stupor, stereotypy, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs.

Related Forms:

  • catˌa·tonˈic (-tŏnˈĭk) adjective

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