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state (stāt) condition or situation.
alpha state the state of relaxation and peaceful awakefulness, associated with prominent alpha brain wave activity. persistent vegetative state a condition of profound nonresponsiveness in the wakeful state caused by brain damage at any level and characterized by a nonfunctioning cerebral cortex, absence of response to the external environment, akinesia, mutism, and inability to signal. refractory state a condition of subnormal excitability of muscle and nerve following excitation. resting state the physiologic condition achieved by complete bed rest for at least one hour. steady state dynamic equilibrium.
alpha state, a condition of relaxed, peaceful wakefulness devoid of concentration and sensory stimulation. It is characterized by alpha waves at a frequency of 8 to 13 Hz as recorded by an electroencephalograph and is accompanied by feelings of tranquility and a lack of tension and anxiety. Biofeedback training and meditation techniques are used to achieve this state. state [stāt] condition or situation. alpha state the state of relaxation and peaceful awakefulness associated with prominent alpha brain wave activity. anxiety state the condition of experiencing undue anxiety, as in anxiety disorders. excited state the condition of a nucleus, atom, or molecule produced by the addition of energy to the system as the result of absorption of photons or of inelastic collisions with other particles or systems. ground state the condition of lowest energy of a nucleus, atom, or molecule. persistent vegetative state a condition of profound nonresponsiveness in the wakeful state caused by brain damage at whatever level and characterized by a nonfunctioning cerebral cortex, the absence of any discernible adaptive response to the external environment, akinesia, mutism, and inability to signal; the electroencephalogram may be isoelectric or show abnormal activity. Vegetative states raise ethical questions regarding appropriate care, use of resources, and allowing a patient to die. refractory state a condition of subnormal excitability of muscle and nerve following excitation. resting state the physiologic condition achieved by complete bed rest for at least 1 hour. steady state dynamic equilibrium. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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