apallic

English

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.

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