Vocabulary Entry

catalepsy

|noun

noun

A medical condition characterized by a trance-like state and loss of voluntary movement.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with catalepsy after several episodes of stiffness and immobility."

"During his episode of catalepsy, he appeared frozen in place, unresponsive to external stimuli."

"Catalepsy can be a symptom of underlying neurological disorders, requiring careful diagnosis."