prostration

[ pro-strey-shuh n ]

/ prɒˈstreɪ ʃən /

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

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

prostration

[ prŏ-strā′shən ]

Total exhaustion or weakness; collapse.