catatonics
/ˌkætəˈtɑnɪks/
noun
- People who have catatonia, a condition marked by a lack of movement, speech, or response to the environment, often associated with mental illness.
- The hospital ward had a special unit for catatonics who needed constant care.
- In the film, the catatonics sat motionless in their chairs for hours.
- Doctors observed the catatonics closely to see if any medication would help them respond.
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