LETHAL CATATONIA

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N., Sam M.S.
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A medical condition during which patients experience an acute period of maniacal excitement but after which can lead to an unexplainable death in patients.

LETHAL CATATONIA: "Laughter, as seen in catatonia can result in lethal catatonia."

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Cite this page: N., Sam M.S., "LETHAL CATATONIA," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/lethal-catatonia/ (accessed March 19, 2023).

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