apallic

English

Etymology

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Adjective

apallic (not comparable)

1. (medicine) Of or relating to a persistent vegetative state.
   • 2006, Marco Mumenthaler, Heinrich Mattle, Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide, page 76:

     Unlike the comatose patient, the apallic patient lies in bed with eyes open, staring blankly into the distance […] Common types of autonomic dysfunction seen in apallic patients include tachycardia, excessive sweating, and rapid breathing.

Translations

of or relating to a persistent vegetative state

• Portuguese: apálico