anabiosis

 
Pronunciation: /ˌanəbʌɪˈəʊsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Zoology
  • a temporary state of suspended animation or greatly reduced metabolism.

Derivatives

anabiotic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɒtɪk/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek anabiōsis, from anabioein 'return to life'