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waxy flexibility

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A psychomotor symptom of catatonic schizophrenia which leads to a decreased response to stimuli and a tendency to remain in an immobile posture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: medicine, sciences

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Synonyms: cerea flexibilitas

Antonyms: none provided

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  • Portuguese: flexibilidade cérea — decreased response to stimuli and immobile posture in catatonic schizophrenia