catatnoic

Meanings

• Adjective

  A state of profound mental and motor immobility, often accompanied by a stare, lack of response to stimuli, and unresponsiveness to external stimuli.

  - "The patient was in a catatonic state after the traumatic accident."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the patient with catatonic schizophrenia."

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Variants

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catatonic , catatonically , catatonics

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word katatonia, meaning 'down-flowing,' and was originally used to describe a condition of withdrawal or shock.

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Trivia

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1. Catatonic states were once believed to be a form of hysteria, but are now recognized as a symptom of certain mental disorders.

2. The term 'catatonic' was first used in medical literature in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Schizophrenia: Catatonic states are a symptom of certain types of schizophrenia, such as catatonic schizophrenia.

2. Catatonic Reaction: A catatonic reaction is a type of abnormal motor behavior characterized by immobility, rigidity, and posturing.

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Culture

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Catatonic states have been depicted in literature and art, such as in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether' and Nathanael West's 'Miss Lonelyhearts'. In music, 'Catatonia' was the name of a Welsh alternative rock band.

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