Mesh term Coma
Browse to parent terms:Unconsciousness
Description
A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused. Coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION.Browse to child terms:
Brain Death
Coma, Post-Head Injury
Insulin Coma
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