Catatonic (adjective)

Of or relating to a state of severe mental illness characterized by stupor, immobility, and unresponsiveness.

Origin:

The word catatonic is derived from the greek word katatonia, which means tensionless state and refers to a state of severe mental illness characterized by stupor, immobility, and unresponsiveness.

Examples:

1. The patient was in a catatonic state and did not respond to any stimuli.
2. The patient was diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia.
3. The patient's catatonic state was caused by severe depression.
4. The catatonic state can be treated with electroconvulsive therapy.
5. Catatonic patients may remain in a state of immobility for extended periods.