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Catalepsis
{
Cat′a-lepˊsy
, ‖Catˊa-lep′sis
, }Noun.
[NL.
catalepsis
, fr. Gr. [GREEK] a seizure, fr. [GREEK] to seize upon; κατά
down + [GREEK] to take, seize.] (Med.)
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.