- Obtundation
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Obtundation ICD-9 780.09 Obtundation refers to less than full mental capacity in a medical patient, typically as a result of a medical condition or trauma.
The root word, obtund, means "dulled or less sharp".
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Symptoms and signs: cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour (R40–R46, 780.0–780.5, 781.1) Cognition Confusion (Delirium) · Somnolence · Obtundation · Stupor · Unconsciousness (Syncope, Coma, Persistent vegetative state)Fainting/SyncopeOtherAmnesia (Anterograde amnesia, Retrograde amnesia) · Dizziness (Vertigo, Presyncope/Lightheadedness, Disequilibrium) · ConvulsionEmotional state Behavior Perception/
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disorderCategories:- Symptoms and signs: Cognition, perception, emotional state and behaviour
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