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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Catalepsy
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Descriptor Spanish:
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catalepsia
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Catalepsia
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Synonyms English:
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Anochlesia
Anochlesias
Catalepsies
Cerea Flexibilitas
Flexibilitas, Cerea
Flexibilities, Waxy
Flexibility, Waxy
Waxy Flexibilities
Waxy Flexibility
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Tree Number:
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C10.597.350.200
C23.888.592.350.200
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Definition English:
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A condition characterized by inactivity, decreased responsiveness to stimuli, and a tendency to maintain an immobile posture. The limbs tend to remain in whatever position they are placed (waxy flexibility). Catalepsy may be associated with PSYCHOTIC DISORDERS (e.g., SCHIZOPHRENIA, CATATONIC), nervous system drug toxicity, and other conditions. |
Indexing Annotation English:
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do not confuse with CATAPLEXY
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See Related English:
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Cataplexy
Catatonia
Freezing Reaction, Cataleptic
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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2419
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Unique Identifier:
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D002375
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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