Stupor: A state of near unconsciousness.
Stupor: A state of impaired consciousness in which the patient shows a marked diminution in reactivity to environmental stimuli and can be aroused only by continual stimulation. [L. fr. stupeo, to be stunned]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Stupor: A state of reduced sensibility and response to stimuli which is distinguished from COMA in that the person can be aroused by vigorous and repeated stimulation. The person is still conscious and can make voluntary movements. It can be induced by CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS. The word derives from Latin stupere and is related to stunned, stupid, dazed or LETHARGY.
Source: MeSH 2007
Stupor (symptom): Mental sub-responsiveness not as severe as coma.
Stupor (symptom): Stupor is similar to coma, but the person can still be partially roused by some stimuli, such as by pain. ... more
Stupor: See also Stupor:
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Stupor (symptom): See Stupor (symptom information).
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