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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Dyskinesias > Catalepsy
Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Dyskinesias > Catalepsy
Nervous System Diseases > Central Nervous System Diseases > Movement Disorders > Dyskinesias > Catalepsy

Preferred term

Catalepsy  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Related concepts

Entry terms

  • Anochlesia
  • Anochlesias

Note

  • do not confuse with CATAPLEXY

Scope note

  • 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.

In other languages

  • katalepsia

    Finnish

  • catalepsi
  • jännitysjäykkyystila
  • Katalepsi

    Swedish

  • Flexibilitas cerea
  • Kataton stupor
  • Stelhetstillstånd
  • Stupor vigilans

URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D002375

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