suspended animation

sus·pen·de·danimation

uncommon

noun

1.

a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia

Synonyms

suspended animation

Related words

Broader terms

physiological state

Narrower terms

anabiosis

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Grammar

noun
singular	suspended animation
plural	suspended animations

Nearby words

suslik suspect suspected suspend suspended suspender suspender belt suspense suspenseful suspense account

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