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catalepsy

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1. n. Alt. of Catalepsis Source: opted
2. n. a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli Source: wordnet
3. A sudden suspension of sensation and volition, the body and limbs preserving the position that may be given them, while the action of the heart and lungs continues. Source: webster
4. n. a trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli Source: ecdict

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failure loss motion react state stimuli trancelike voluntary catalepsis action alt body continues given heart limbs lungs position preserving sensation sudden suspension them volition

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