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Unconsciousness MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Unconsciousness
Tree Number(s)
C10.597.606.358.800
C23.888.592.604.359.800
Unique ID
D014474
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014474
Annotation
do not confuse with UNCONSCIOUS (PSYCHOLOGY), unconscious behavior or "the unconscious" in psychol
Scope Note
Loss of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment combined with markedly reduced responsiveness to environmental stimuli. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp344-5)
Entry Term(s)
Consciousness, Loss of
Unconscious State
See Also
Syncope
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2001/07/25
Unconsciousness Preferred
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