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Coma

Coma is a state of unconsciousness, where one is alive but cannot move or respond. Outcome depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage.

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Definition

Coma is a state of unconsciousness, where one is alive but cannot move or respond. Outcome depends on the cause, severity, and site of the damage.

Concept record

Canonical title
Coma
Alphabetical key
C
Category
Educational Resource
Content type
Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
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Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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