lucid interval

noun

A temporary improvement in a patient's condition after a traumatic brain injury, after which the condition deteriorates.

Meanings

nounlucid interval (plural lucid intervals)

plural lucid intervals

  1. emergency medicineA temporary improvement in a patient's condition after a traumatic brain injury, after which the condition deteriorates.
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