n. A form of flashback in which earlier parts of a narrative are related to others that have already been narrated
n. Recovery of strength after sickness.
n. A kind of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Recovery of strength after sickness.
A species of epileptic attack, originating from gastric disorder.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In medicine: Recovery of strength after disease.
n. A kind of sympathetic epilepsy from gastric disturbance. Also called analepsia and analepsy.
Word Usage
"In the Eastern Church this feast was known as the analepsis, "the taking up," and also as the episozomene, "the salvation," denoting that by ascending into his glory, Christ completed the work of our redemption."