Preferred Label : catalepsy;
MeSH definition : 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.;
MeSH synonym : catalepsies; anochlesias; anochlesia;
MeSH hyponym : cerea flexibilitas; Flexibilitas, Cerea; Flexibility, Waxy; Flexibilities, Waxy; Waxy Flexibilities; Waxy Flexibility;
MeSH annotation : do not confuse with CATAPLEXY;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalepsy;
Origin ID : D002375;
UMLS CUI : C0007370;
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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.