Pronunciation: /ˈkætəˌlɛpsi/
noun a medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness
A1 She experienced catalepsy during the intense meditation session.
A2 The doctor diagnosed him with catalepsy after he fell into a trance-like state.
B1 Catalepsy is a condition characterized by rigidity and immobility.
B2 The patient's catalepsy was so severe that he appeared to be in a state of suspended animation.
C1 The medical team was perplexed by the sudden onset of catalepsy in the patient.
C2 The rare form of catalepsy she suffered from left doctors baffled and searching for answers.
formal Catalepsy is a medical condition characterized by a trance-like state and rigid body posture.
informal My friend experienced catalepsy during a stressful situation and we had to call for medical help.
slang I thought I was in catalepsy when I saw my favorite celebrity walking down the street.
figurative The intense music put me in a state of catalepsy, unable to move or speak.
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