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Mental Disorders > Neurocognitive Disorders > Consciousness Disorders
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Consciousness Disorders
Nervous System Diseases > Neurologic Manifestations > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Consciousness Disorders
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Neurobehavioral Manifestations > Consciousness Disorders

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Consciousness Disorders  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Disorder of Consciousness
  • Disorders of Consciousness

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  • prefer specifics

Scope note

  • Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment and to respond to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION may result in this condition.

History note

  • 91(75); was see under COGNITION DISORDERS 1975-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003244

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