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Coma MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Coma
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.606.358.800.200
C23.888.592.604.359.800.200
Unique ID
D003128
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003128
Annotation
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Scope Note
A profound state of unconsciousness associated with depressed cerebral activity from which the individual cannot be aroused. Coma generally occurs when there is dysfunction or injury involving both cerebral hemispheres or the brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION.
Entry Term(s)
Comatose
Pseudocoma
NLM Classification #
WB 182
See Also
Catatonia
Persistent Vegetative State
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2013/07/09
Coma Preferred
Pseudocoma Related
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