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Definition of Suspended animation
1. Noun. A temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia.
Specialized synonyms: Anabiosis
Definition of Suspended animation
1. Noun. A temporary cessation of breathing and consciousness resembling death; often the result of asphyxia. ¹
2. Noun. (science fiction) The deliberate slowing of the body's functions, sometimes by the use of cryonics, on long interstellar journeys. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Suspended Animation
Literary usage of Suspended animation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Annual Report by New York State Library (1915)
"In a very full index " suspended animation " might be indexed under ... Biology,
see also suspended animation. Dormant vitality, see suspended animation. ..."
2. Isis Unveiled: A Master-key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (1892)
"whe sage " sh In other words, he very clearly indicates a case of suspended
animation ; and then adds immediately, " as the rain fell very fast on the young ..."
3. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1802)
"... en the Art of recovering suspended Animation : Together with a Review of the '
most proper and effectual Means to be adopted in Cases of imminent Danger ..."
4. The Law of Psychic Phenomena: A Working Hypothesis for the Systematic Study by Thomson Jay Hudson (1893)
"suspended animation AND PREMATURE BURIAL. Facts of Startling Import, ... I refer
to the subject of suspended animation, and consequent premature burial. ..."
5. The Law of Psychic Phenomena: A Working Hypothesis for the Systematic Study by Thomson Jay Hudson (1896)
"suspended animation AND PREMATURE BURIAL. Facts of Startling Import. ... I refer
to the subject of suspended animation, and consequent premature burial. ..."
6. The Law of psychic phenomena: A Working Hypothesis for the Systematic Study by Thomson Jay Hudson (1902)
"suspended animation AND PREMATURE BURIAL. Facts of Startling Import. ... I refer
to the subject of suspended animation, and consequent premature burial. ..."
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