exanimation

exanimation
ex·an·i·ma·tion (eg-zan″ĭ-maґshən) unconsciousness; coma.

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  • Exanimation — Ex*an i*ma tion, n.[L. exanimatio.] Deprivation of life or of spirits. [R.] Bailey. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Exanimation — (v. lat.), 1) Entseelung; 2) Muthlosigkeit; 3) tiefe Ohnmacht …   Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • Exanimation — Ex|ani|ma|ti|on* die; , en <aus lat. exanimatio »Entsetzen, Mutlosigkeit«, eigtl. »Entseelung«, zu 1↑ex... u. lat. animatio »Beseelung«> [tiefe] Ohnmacht …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • exanimation — noun see exanimate II …   Useful english dictionary

  • exanimate — exanimation, n. /eg zan euh mit, mayt , ek san /, adj. 1. inanimate or lifeless. 2. spiritless; disheartened. [1525 35; < L exanimatus (ptp. of exanimare to deprive of life), equiv. to ex EX 1 + anim(a) life, spirit + atus ATE1] * * * …   Universalium

  • Coma — A state of deep unarousable unconsciousness. Coma may occur as the result of numerous causes including head trauma, diseases such as diabetes, poisoning, etc. * * * 1. A state of profound unconsciousness from which one cannot be roused; may be… …   Medical dictionary

  • Ohnmacht — ↑Exanimation …   Das große Fremdwörterbuch

  • exanimate — /əgˈzænəmət/ (say uhg zanuhmuht), / meɪt/ (say mayt), /ɛg / (say eg ) adjective 1. inanimate or lifeless. 2. spiritless; disheartened. {Latin exanimātus, past participle, deprived of breath, life, or spirit} –exanimation /əgzænəˈmeɪʃən/ (say… …  

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