persistent vegetative state
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persistent vegetative state

(Medicine) Med an irreversible condition, resulting from brain damage, characterized by lack of consciousness, thought, and feeling, although reflex activities (such as breathing) continue Abbreviation PVS

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persistent vegetative state (redirected from Cortical death)

persistent vegetative state
(redirected from Cortical death)