Vegetative
Vegetative (vɛdʒɪtətɪv)
The term Vegetative refers to a state or condition that is characterized by the absence of cognitive function and consciousness, often due to severe brain damage or disease. It is also used in botany to describe the parts of a plant that are involved in growth and development, as opposed to reproduction.
Etymology
The term "vegetative" is derived from the Latin word "vegetare", which means "to enliven". It was first used in the medical context in the 19th century to describe patients who were alive but not conscious.
Related Terms
- Coma: A state of unconsciousness where a person cannot be awakened.
- Persistent vegetative state: A disorder of consciousness in which patients with severe brain damage are in a state of partial arousal rather than true awareness.
- Brain death: The irreversible loss of brain function.
- Minimally conscious state: A condition of severely altered consciousness but with some signs of self-awareness or awareness of one's environment.
- Locked-in syndrome: A condition in which a patient is aware and awake but cannot move or communicate due to complete paralysis of nearly all voluntary muscles in the body except for the eyes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vegetative
- Wikipedia's article - Vegetative
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