Resuscitation after apparent death. ... Origin: G. A reviving, fr. Ana, again, + biosis, life ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
anabiosis 1. Restoration of vital processes after their apparent cessation. 2. A revival or resuscitation of life; returning to life. 3. The condition of an organism that has passed into a resting stage, that is cyclic or seasonal, but produced by a change in the environment; such as, the loss of moisture. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/121/
noun suspended animation in organisms during periods of extreme drought from which they revive when moisture returns Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974