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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Vegetative state
  1. Adrenoleukodystrophy 
    ... disease. It leads to a long-term coma (vegetative state) about 2 years after nervous system symptoms develop. ... These complications can occur: Adrenal crisis Vegetative state
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001182.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cerebral hypoxia 
    Complications of cerebral hypoxia include a prolonged vegetative state. This means the person may have basic life functions, such as breathing, blood pressure, sleep-wake cycle, and eye opening, but the person ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001435.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Decreased alertness 
    ... awakened. A long-term coma is called a vegetative state.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003202.htm - Medical Encyclopedia