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Definition unresponsive wakefulness in British English

unresponsive wakefulness noun

noun
1

a state, caused by brain damage, when a person does not respond to their surroundings. It is also called 'persistent vegetative state'.

Example

While this treatment is still a long way from restoring full cognitive function, the results of this research brings new hope to those who care for people with unresponsive wakefulness syndrome.

Definition unresponsive wakefulness in British English