An alteration of consciousness that is characterized by a disturbance in sentience (the ability to experience feelings and sensations) or awareness of one's internal and external existence, i.e. inhibited or absent self-awareness. [ url:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_consciousness url:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consciousness ]
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An alteration of consciousness that is characterized by a disturbance in sentience (the ability to experience feelings and sensations) or awareness of one's internal and external existence, i.e. inhibited or absent self-awareness.