Torpor vs. Hibernation

Torpornoun

A state of being inactive or stuporous.

Torpornoun

A state of apathy or lethargy.

Torpornoun

(biology) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep.

Torpornoun

Loss of motion, or of the motion; a state of inactivity with partial or total insensibility; numbness.

Torpornoun

Dullness; sluggishness; inactivity; as, a torpor of the mental faculties.

Torpornoun

a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility;

Torpornoun

inactivity resulting from torpidity and lack of vigor or energy

Torpor

Torpor is a state of decreased physiological activity in an animal, usually by a reduced body temperature and metabolic rate. Torpor enables animals to survive periods of reduced food availability.

Hibernationnoun

(biology) A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

Hibernationnoun

(computing) A standby state which conserves power without losing the contents of memory.

Hibernationnoun

(space) A state of minimum power consumption

Hibernationnoun

The act or state of hibernating.

Hibernationnoun

the torpid or resting state in which some animals pass the winter

Hibernationnoun

cessation from or slowing of activity during the winter; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals

Hibernationnoun

the act of retiring into inactivity;

Hibernation

Hibernation is a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression. Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate.