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UKCatatonia
/kˌætɐtˈəʊniə/
/kˌæɾɐtˈoʊniə/Catatonia
[NOUN]1
a mental condition usually associated with schizophrenia in which the patient doesn't move for long time spans
Examples
1. In one such disorder, catatonia, a person has decreased reactivity to the environment.
2. However, catatonia, like hallucinations, can be a symptom of other mental disorders like bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder with catatonia.
3. We usually use ECT in cases of severe depression, like catatonia or psychotic depression.
4. And catatonia is a group of symptoms that usually involve a lack of movement and communication, and can also include agitation, confusion and restlessness.
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