1. Plural of catalepsy; instances or episodes of a medical condition characterized by sudden loss of consciousness and muscle rigidity, with the body remaining in whatever position it is placed.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often associated with certain psychiatric or neurological conditions

Examples

• The patient experienced several catalepsies during the psychiatric evaluation.
• Catalepsies can occur in catatonia and other neurological disorders.
• The doctor documented multiple catalepsies in the patient's medical history.
• Catalepsies are characterized by waxy flexibility and maintained posture.
• Treatment of the underlying condition may reduce the frequency of catalepsies.