hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar coma
hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic coma a type of diabetic coma without ketosis, seen as a severe complication of the hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (see under state).

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