anabiosis

English Thesaurus

1. suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns (noun.state)

hypernym	:	suspended animation,
definition	:	a temporary cessation of vital functions with loss of consciousness resembling death; usually resulting from asphyxia (noun.state)

derivation	:	anabiotic,
definition	:	of or related to the state of anabiosis (adj.pert)

derivation	:	anabiotic,
definition	:	of or related to the state of anabiosis (adj.pert)