hepatic coma

/həˌpædɪk ˌkoʊmə/
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Definitions of hepatic coma
  1. noun
    coma that can occur in severe cases of liver disease
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    type of:
    coma, comatoseness
    a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury
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