Obtundation
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Classification and external resources | |
ICD-9-CM | 780.09 |
Obtundation refers to less than full alertness (altered level of consciousness), typically as a result of a medical condition or trauma.
The root word, obtund, means "dulled or less sharp" cf. obtuse angle.
External links
The dictionary definition of obtundation at Wiktionary
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