waxy flexibility

English

Noun

waxy flexibility (uncountable)

(medicine) A psychomotor symptom of catatonic schizophrenia which leads to a decreased response to stimuli and a tendency to remain in an immobile posture.
Synonym: cerea flexibilitas

Translations

decreased response to stimuli and immobile posture in catatonic schizophrenia

Portuguese: flexibilidade cérea

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