CATALEPSIS

Cat"a*lep`sy, Cat`a*lep"sis, n. Etym: [NL. catalepsis, fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A sudden suspension of sensation and volition, the body and limbs preserving the position that may be given them, while the action of the heart and lungs continues.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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19 September 2024

STIMULATIVE

(adjective) capable of arousing or accelerating physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent


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There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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