Catalepsy [noun]
Definition of Catalepsy:
hypnotic state
Synonyms of Catalepsy:
Sentence/Example of Catalepsy:
Dr. Coleridge "considered it to be a contagious nervous disease, the acme or intensest form of which is catalepsy."
But even as he spoke he stiffened as a man suddenly struck with catalepsy.
Other critics have tried to explain the Prophet's actions by some kind of a catalepsy, from which, they claim, he suffered.
Filled with a vague fear, he tried to waken his wife, but she was like one in a state of catalepsy.
Undoubtedly it was a case of catalepsy, and Enistor felt curious to see the man who had been so nearly buried alive.
Most likely a state of catalepsy, but he was buried and none thought a second time about it.
You may know all about catalepsy and hydrophobia, and nothing about itch or measles.
Catalepsy disappeared from Carson's face—it grew boyish, ardent, gay.
By some writers this has been supposed to be a form of catalepsy.
Catalepsy is produced by a sudden sharp noise, or by the sight of a brightly gleaming object.