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. [ url:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coma ]
Term information
- UMLS_CUI:C0009421
- ICD9CM_2005:780.01
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0041160
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.