obtundation

obtundation
ob·tun·da·tion .äb-(.)tən-'dā-shən n the state or condition of being obtunded <mental \obtundation>

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ob·tun·da·tion (ob″tən-daґshən) mental blunting with mild to moderate reduction in alertness and a diminished sensation of pain.

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