Kollaps

Definitions of Kollaps
  1. noun
    a natural event caused by something suddenly falling down or caving in
    synonyms: Zusammenbruch
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    type of:
    Geschehen
    an event that happens
  2. noun
    an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
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    types:
    Schock
    (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
    Nervenkollaps, Nervenzusammenbruch
    a severe or incapacitating emotional disorder
    type of:
    Krankheit
    impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
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