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What is the full form of coma?

Coma, from the Greek word "Koma," meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a healthy individual, result in reactions) are unable to affect any response, and normal reflexes may be lost.A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.


How do you get a coma?

In many cases, from a severe head injury but there are many other causes for comas. Also comas can be caused from lack of oxygen to the brain such as if one was to fall unconcious underwater they may slip into a coma.


Total non responsiveness to stimulation?

Total non-responsiveness to stimulation may indicate a state of unconsciousness or a severe medical condition such as coma. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to determine the underlying cause and provide appropriate treatment.


What happens when you are unconscious?

True unconsciousness is a non functioning condition of the brain, brought about by drugs, or by concussion, or by some serious neurological disease. There are also lesser degrees of unconsciousness such as sleep, which come about as a natural resting state of the brain.


What are the key differences between being in a brain dead, vegetative state, and coma, and how do these states impact a person's level of consciousness and brain function?

Brain death is the complete and irreversible loss of brain function, including the brainstem. A person in a vegetative state has preserved brainstem function but no awareness of their surroundings. Coma is a state of unconsciousness where a person is unresponsive. Brain death results in no consciousness or brain function, while a vegetative state may have some basic functions. Coma is a temporary state of unconsciousness that may or may not lead to recovery.

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Who is a comatose patient?

Anyone who is in a deep or prolonged state of unconsciousness, usually due to an illness or injury, is considered to be comatose.


What is the difference between coma and comma?

A coma is a state of deep unconsciousness, usually caused by severe injury. A comma is a punctuation mark: <,>


What is a state of total unconsciousness?

A state of total unconsciousness is called Coma


What part of speech is coma?

The word "coma" can be a noun. It refers to a state of deep unconsciousness that can result from illness or injury.


What is the description of the condition of unconsciousness?

an abnormal state of lack of response to sensory stimuli, resulting from injury, shock or some other bodily dispoder


Which vertebrae refers to the state of unconsciousness?

A vertebra is a bone of the spine, they have nothing directly to do with a state of unconsciousness.


What part of speech is unconsciousness?

"Unconsciousness" is a noun. It refers to the state of being unaware or not conscious.


What is the full form of coma?

Coma, from the Greek word "Koma," meaning deep sleep, is a state of extreme unresponsiveness, in which an individual exhibits no voluntary movement or behavior. Furthermore, in a deep coma, even painful stimuli (actions which, when performed on a healthy individual, result in reactions) are unable to affect any response, and normal reflexes may be lost.A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.A state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness.


What is the state of unconsciousness caused by anaesthetics called?

NARCOSIS


State of unconsciousness where patient cannot be aroused?

comatose


What is idiopathic?

Idiopathic refers to a condition or disease that arises spontaneously or for which the cause is unknown. It is used when doctors cannot identify the underlying cause of a particular disease or condition.


How can you say that it's under the personal injury state?

A personal injury can be a physical injury, disease or illness, or a psychological injury or illness. A personal injury could result in death. Examples of personal injuries are: an injury at work. This includes work-related illnesses such as a disease caused by working with asbestos, a psychological illness caused by stress at work, an injury caused in a traffic accident or an injury received as a result of faulty goods or services.