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Preferred term

Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A serious complication of TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS. It is characterized by extreme HYPERGLYCEMIA; DEHYDRATION; serum hyperosmolarity; and depressed consciousness leading to COMA in the absence of KETOSIS and ACIDOSIS.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Coma, Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic
  • Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma
  • Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma
  • Nonketotic Hyperglycemic Coma
  • Nonketotic Hyperosmolar Coma

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M88RF1VM-J

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