1. Plural of catatonic; people who suffer from catatonia, a state of unresponsiveness or reduced consciousness often accompanied by muscle rigidity or waxy flexibility.
Usage: Medical/psychiatric term; Often used in clinical or academic contexts

Examples

• The psychiatric ward admitted several catatonics who required intensive monitoring.
• Doctors studied the brain activity of catatonics to better understand the condition.
• Some catatonics gradually recover responsiveness with proper treatment.
• The research team observed behavioral patterns in catatonics over several months.