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Coma

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Definition: 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.  check MeSH for specific coma terms   
See Also Catatonia; Persistent Vegetative State
Examples Brain Death; Coma, Post-Head Injury; Insulin Coma 		Other names Pseudocoma; Comatose; Comas; Pseudocomas

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