coma

Basic Information

Description
An alteration of consciousness that is characterized by a deep state of prolonged unconsciousness in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light, or sound, lacks a normal wake-sleep cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions.
Identifier
SYMP_0000605
Notation
SYMP:0000605
Category
symptoms
Database Cross-References
  • ICD9CM_2005:780.01
  • UMLS_CUI:C0009421
  • UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0041160

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