Concept information
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neurologic manifestations
neurobehavioral manifestations
consciousness disorders
unconsciousness
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neurologic manifestations
neurobehavioral manifestations
consciousness disorders
unconsciousness
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neurologic manifestations
neurobehavioral manifestations
consciousness disorders
unconsciousness
...
neurologic manifestations
neurobehavioral manifestations
consciousness disorders
unconsciousness
...
neurologic manifestations
neurobehavioral manifestations
consciousness disorders
unconsciousness
Preferred term
persistent vegetative state
Definition
- Persistent vegetative state is a medical syndrome produced by brain damage. In persistent vegetative state, the patient is awake but does not demonstrate cognitive ability and shows unawareness of the self and the environment for at least 1 month. [Source: Encyclopedia of Death and the Human Experience; Persistent Vegetative State]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/persistent_vegetative_state
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