Meanings
adjectiveapallic (not comparable)
- not comparablemedicineOf or relating to a persistent vegetative state.
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.
2006, Marco Mumenthaler, Heinrich Mattle, Fundamentals of Neurology: An Illustrated Guide, page 76
Translations
Portuguese apálico
- apálicoof or relating to a persistent vegetative state
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