catatonia
US /ˌkæt̬.əˈtoʊ.ni.ə/
UK /ˌkæt.əˈtəʊ.ni.ə/
名詞
緊張病, カタトニア
a state of lack of movement and communication, and also can include agitation, confusion, and restlessness, often associated with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses
例:
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The patient fell into a state of catatonia and did not respond to any stimuli.
患者は緊張病の状態に陥り、いかなる刺激にも反応しなかった。
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Doctors are studying the causes of catatonia in psychiatric patients.
医師たちは精神科患者における緊張病の原因を研究している。