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hepatic coma

 

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Noun hepatic coma has 1 sense
  1. hepatic coma - coma that can occur in severe cases of liver disease
    --1 is a kind of
    coma, comatoseness

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Hepatic Coma

Description:

Hepatic coma refers to a severe stage of hepatic encephalopathy, which is a brain dysfunction caused by liver failure. It occurs when the liver is unable to adequately remove toxins from the body, leading to a buildup of ammonia and other harmful substances in the bloodstream. Hepatic coma is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Medical):

In the medical context, hepatic coma is a state of deep unconsciousness resulting from liver failure and the accumulation of toxins in the bloodstream. It is often associated with advanced liver diseases, such as cirrhosis or hepatitis.

Example sentence: The patient was admitted to the hospital in a hepatic coma, requiring urgent intervention to stabilize liver function.

Noun (Informal):

Informally, hepatic coma might refer to a state of extreme exhaustion or fatigue, often used metaphorically to describe someone who is unresponsive or completely unenergetic.

Example sentence: After working non-stop for days, I felt like I was in a hepatic coma, unable to do anything except rest.

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