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noun
- 1. the temporary cessation of most vital functions without death, as in a dormant seed or a hibernating animal.
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Suspended animation is the temporary slowing or stopping of biological function so that physiological capabilities are preserved. States of suspended animation are common in micro-organisms and some plant tissue, such as seeds. Many animals, including large ones, may undergo hibernation, and most plants have periods of dormancy. This article focuses primarily on the potential of large animals, esp... Wikipedia