prostration

[ pro-strey-shuhn ]

/ prɒˈstreɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act of prostrating.

the state of being prostrated.

extreme mental or emotional depression or dejection: nervous prostration.

extreme physical weakness or exhaustion: heat prostration.

Origin of prostration

1520–30; <Late Latin prōstrātiōn- (stem of prōstrātiō) a lying prone. See prostrate, -ion

Words nearby prostration

prostitution, prostomiate, prostomium, prostoon, prostrate, prostration, prostyle, prosumer, prosy, prosyllogism, prot-

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Example sentences from the Web for prostration

Prostration following severe shock was what the doctor called it, but it looked to me more like a touch of brain fever.
The Tidal Wave and Other Stories|Ethel May Dell
Prostration may be great, according to the violence and duration of the attack.
Dietetics for Nurses|Fairfax T. Proudfit
Prostration occurs much earlier and is usually much more marked in the latter.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various
Prostration is the Eastern mode of signifying profound respect, complete submission.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Literature|Ontario Ministry of Education

Prostration rapidly increases until death puts an end to the patient's sufferings.
A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I|Various

Medical definitions for prostration

prostration

[ prŏ-strā′shən ]

n.

Total exhaustion or weakness; collapse.

单词	prostration
释义	prostration [ pro-strey-shuhn ] / prɒˈstreɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR prostration ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of prostrating. the state of being prostrated. extreme mental or emotional depression or dejection: nervous prostration. extreme physical weakness or exhaustion: heat prostration. Origin of prostration 1520–30; <Late Latin prōstrātiōn- (stem of prōstrātiō) a lying prone. See prostrate, -ion Words nearby prostration prostitution, prostomiate, prostomium, prostoon, prostrate, prostration, prostyle, prosumer, prosy, prosyllogism, prot- Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for prostration Prostration following severe shock was what the doctor called it, but it looked to me more like a touch of brain fever. The Tidal Wave and Other Stories\|Ethel May Dell Prostration may be great, according to the violence and duration of the attack. Dietetics for Nurses\|Fairfax T. Proudfit Prostration occurs much earlier and is usually much more marked in the latter. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various Prostration is the Eastern mode of signifying profound respect, complete submission. Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Literature\|Ontario Ministry of Education Prostration rapidly increases until death puts an end to the patient's sufferings. A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I\|Various Words related to prostration weariness, fatigue, collapse, lassitude, powerlessness, submissiveness, abashment, stupefaction, burnout Medical definitions for prostration prostration [ prŏ-strā′shən ] n. Total exhaustion or weakness; collapse. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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prostration

noun

Origin of prostration

Words nearby prostration

Example sentences from the Web for prostration

Words related to prostration

Medical definitions for prostration

n.