persistent vegetative state
noun
medical
: an unconscious state that is the result of severe brain damage and that can last for a very long time
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In 1990, Terri fell into a persistent vegetative state after suffering cardiac arrest, according to CBS News.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Persistent vegetative state.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/persistent%20vegetative%20state. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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