Catalepsy vs. Posturing — What's the Difference?

Catalepsy (from Ancient Greek katálēpsis, κατάληψις, "seizing, grasping") is a nervous condition characterized by muscular rigidity and fixity of posture regardless of external stimuli, as well as decreased sensitivity to pain.

A position of a person's body or body parts

A condition characterized by lack of response to external stimuli and by muscular rigidity, so that the limbs remain where they are positioned. It occurs in a variety of physical and psychological disorders, such as epilepsy and schizophrenia, and can be induced by hypnosis.

A characteristic way of bearing one's body; carriage

(pathology) A severe bodily condition, described in psychiatric pathology, marked by sudden rigidity, fixation of posture, and loss of contact with environmental conditions.

(Zoology) A position of an animal's body or body parts, especially for the purpose of communication

A sudden suspension of sensation and volition, the body and limbs preserving the position that may be given them, while the action of the heart and lungs continues.

Relative placement or arrangement

A trancelike state with loss of voluntary motion and failure to react to stimuli

A condition or state under certain circumstances

An attitude or way of behaving, especially when adopted to have an effect on others

An approach or policy with regard to something

To assume a certain, often exaggerated body position; pose.

To assume a certain attitude or behave in a certain way, especially to make an impression or gain an advantage

(Zoology) To assume a certain position of the body or of body parts, often as part of a display.

To put into a specific posture; pose

To place in a certain arrangement or condition

The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

Present participle of posture

Adopting a vain conceited posture