Animation

(an-im-a' 'shun). To be po e ed of life. Formerly used to denote the effect of the vital principle by which the fetus acquires the power of continuing its existence. A., Suspended, a condition marked by interrupted respiration and consciousne ; caused by strangulation, the inhalation of carbon dioxid or other gases, etc. Anime (an'-im-e). A name of various resins, especially that of Hymencea courbaril, a tree of tropical America; sometimes used in plaster, etc. Unof. See Copal .