Glossary:Suspended animation

Suspended animation is the slowing of life processes by external means without termination. Breathing, heartbeat, and other involuntary functions may still occur, but they can only be detected by artificial means. Extreme cold is used to precipitate the slowing of an individual's functions

Examples

 * Captain America, who survived the end of World War II and was revived by The Avengers in the 1960's (2006 in the updated movie)