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e·mer·gence
(ē-mĕr'jens),1. Recovery of normal function following a period of unconsciousness, especially that associated with a general anesthetic.
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e·mer·gence
(ē-mĕr'jĕns)1. A stage in recovery from general anesthesia that includes a return to spontaneous breathing, voluntary swallowing, and normal consciousness.
2. In microbiology, the appearance and identification of new microorganisms or strains of previously identified species.
[L. emergo, arise, come forth]
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e·mer·gence
(ē-mĕr'jĕns)Stage in recovery from general anesthesia that includes return to spontaneous breathing, voluntary swallowing, and normal consciousness.
[L. emergo, arise, come forth]
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