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suspended animation
noun
- a state of temporary cessation of the vital functions.
suspended animation
noun
- a temporary cessation of the vital functions, as by freezing an organism
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of suspended animation1
First recorded in 1810–20
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And yes, the Democrats in Washington seem to be in a state of suspended animation.
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In its bleakly funny mix of world-building by way of world-decaying, it memorably reclaims the term “suspended animation,” and is resonant enough to win.
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The Thracian show floats in a state of suspended animation.
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To survive the annual dry season, the fish's embryos enter a state of extreme suspended animation or "diapause" for approximately 8 months.
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The new study, published in the journal Protein Science, examines the mechanisms used by tardigrades to enter and exit from suspended animation when faced by environmental stress.
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