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persistent vegetative state |
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persistent vegetative state: see under coma persistent vegetative state was coined in 1972 to describe an unconscious state in which sleep and wake cycles remain and eyes may open, but there is no thinking, feeling, or awareness of one's surroundings (although one may react reflexive to certain stimulations). ..... Click the link for more information. , in medicine. persistent vegetative state Med an irreversible condition, resulting from brain damage, characterized by lack of consciousness, thought, and feeling, although reflex activities (such as breathing) continue How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Over 15 years, including during the recent flurry of activity, numerous judges - many of them conservative Republicans - have heard the evidence and ruled every time that Michael Schiavo has legal standing in the case and that Terri's desires (therefore, her hopes) were that she not be kept alive in a permanent vegetative state. What people don't know is Parkinson's will lead to a permanent vegetative state. Park suffered major brain damage that has left him in a permanent vegetative state, according to Miller's report. |
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