uremic coma

coma /co·ma/ (ko´mah) [L.] a state of profound unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be aroused, even by powerful stimuli.co´matose

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alcoholic coma  stupor accompanying severe alcoholic intoxication.

diabetic coma  the coma of severe diabetic acidosis.

hepatic coma  coma accompanying hepatic encephalopathy.

irreversible coma  brain death.

Kussmaul's coma  the coma and air hunger of diabetic acidosis.

metabolic coma  the coma accompanying metabolic encephalopathy.

uremic coma  lethargic state due to uremia.

coma vigil  locked-in syndrome.

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uremic coma

Etymology: Gk, ouron, urine, koma, deep sleep

a stuporous condition resulting from acidosis and the toxic effects of uremia.