suspended animation

noun

1. a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.

suspended animation

noun

1. a temporary cessation of the vital functions, as by freezing an organism

Word History and Origins

Origin of suspended animation¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

As for Ready for Hillary, it now survives in a sort of suspended animation.

From The Daily Beast

Wananda did not kill her, but placed her in suspended animation within the protective crystal plastic.

From Project Gutenberg

There was but one creature, and he was lying perfectly still, either in a state of suspended animation or else of death.

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As far as Bart knew, no human being had ever survived warp-drive except in the suspended animation which they called cold-sleep.

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The policemen shivered out of their state of suspended animation.

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In cases of suspended animation from hanging, the assistance must be prompt and energetic.

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