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suspended animation

 
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–noun
a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.
Origin:
1810–20
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sus·pend·ed animation   (sə-spěn'dĭd)
n.  A temporary state of interrupted breathing and loss of consciousness resembling death, caused especially by asphyxia.
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Main Entry: sus·pend·ed animation
Pronunciation: s&-'spend-&d-
Function: noun
: temporary suspension of the vital functions (as inpersons nearly drowned)
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suspended animation sus·pend·ed animation (sə-spěn'dĭd)
n.
A temporary interruption of the vital functions resembling death.

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