Catalepsy

Catalepsy (from Ancient Greek katálēpsis, κατάληψις, "seizing, grasping") is a nervous condition characterized by muscular rigidity and fixity of posture regardless of external stimuli, as well as decreased sensitivity to pain.

Not to be confused with Cataplexy or Acatalepsy.
For the concept in stoic philosophy by the same word, see Katalepsis.
For the band, see Catalepsy (band).
"Cataleptic" redirects here. For the poetry term, see catalectic.
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SpecialtyNeurology
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