Lexicon:Catalepsy, cataleptic
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| Term: | catalepsy, cataleptic |
|---|---|
| References: | Master and Commander, page 95 Post Captain, page 299 HMS Surprise, page 101 The Mauritius Command, page 139 The Surgeon's Mate, page 156 |
| Meaning: | A condition characterised by lack of response to external stimuli and by muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain in whatever position they are placed. It is known to occur in a variety of physical and psychological disorders, such as epilepsy and schizophrenia, and can be induced by hypnosis. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
Categories: Maturin's Medicine:-C- | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel, chapter 05) | Maturin's Medicine:Master and Commander (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:Master and Commander (novel, chapter 03) | Maturin's Medicine:Post Captain (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:Post Captain (novel, chapter 09) | Maturin's Medicine:The Mauritius Command | Maturin's Medicine:The Mauritius Command (chapter 04) | Maturin's Medicine:The Surgeon's Mate (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:The Surgeon's Mate (novel, chapter 05)
