Cerea flexibilitas
Cerea Flexibilitas
Cerea flexibilitas (/sɪˈriːə flɛksɪˈbɪlɪtɑːs/; from Latin cerea, "waxy", and flexibilitas, "flexibility") is a medical term that refers to a condition where the body exhibits a waxy flexibility, allowing it to be moved into new positions that it will maintain for an extended period of time. This symptom is often associated with catatonic schizophrenia, but can also be seen in other psychiatric disorders.
Etymology
The term cerea flexibilitas is derived from the Latin words cerea, meaning "waxy", and flexibilitas, meaning "flexibility". It was first used in the medical field to describe the waxy flexibility observed in some patients with psychiatric disorders.
Symptoms
The primary symptom of cerea flexibilitas is a waxy flexibility in the body. This means that a person's limbs can be moved into new positions and they will maintain these positions for an extended period of time. This can occur in any part of the body, but is most commonly observed in the arms and legs.
Causes
Cerea flexibilitas is most commonly associated with catatonic schizophrenia, a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by periods of immobility or excessive movement. However, it can also be seen in other psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder, particularly when these conditions are severe.
Treatment
Treatment for cerea flexibilitas primarily involves addressing the underlying psychiatric disorder. This may involve the use of medications, such as antipsychotics or mood stabilizers, as well as psychotherapy and other forms of treatment.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerea flexibilitas
- Wikipedia's article - Cerea flexibilitas
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