Coma

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.

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Tree Number(s): C10.597.606.358.800.200, C23.888.592.604.359.800.200

MeSH Unique ID: D003128

Entry Terms:

• Comas
• Comatose
• Pseudocoma
• Pseudocomas

See Also:

• Catatonia
• Persistent Vegetative State

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Consciousness Disorders
Unconsciousness
Coma
Brain Death
Coma, Post-Head Injury
Insulin Coma

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Neurobehavioral Manifestations
Consciousness Disorders
Unconsciousness
Coma