Obtundation
| Obtundation | |
|---|---|
| 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.
See also
Altered level of consciousness
External links
The dictionary definition of obtundation at Wiktionary
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