catatonia

IPA: kætʌtˈoʊniʌ

A severe psychiatric condition, often associated with schizophrenia, characterized by a tendency to remain in a rigid state of stupor for long periods which give way to short periods of extreme agitation.
(informal) A frozen, unresponsive state, as of electronic equipment.

Examples of "catatonia" in Sentences

The patient fell into a state of catatonia, remaining motionless and unresponsive for hours on end
Catatonia is a psychiatric condition characterized by abnormal movements or behaviors, often including rigid muscles and mutism
He was diagnosed with catatonia after exhibiting signs of stupor and staring off into the distance without responding to any stimuli
Treatment for catatonia typically involves medication and therapy to help manage symptoms and improve quality of life
The catatonia persisted despite various interventions, leaving the medical team puzzled and searching for alternative approaches