suspended animation
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suspended animation
noun
- A temporary cessation of breathing and consciousness resembling death; often the result of asphyxia.
- The deliberate slowing of the body's functions, sometimes by the use of cryonics, on long interstellar journeys.
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noun the slowing of life processes
| 日本語 | 仮死状態 kashi jōtai |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 暫停生命 /暂停生命 zàntíng shēngmìng |
| Français | biostase, animation suspendue |
| Italiano | biostasi, animazione sospesa |
| Русский | анабио́з anabióz |
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title = {suspended animation},
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