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Diabetic hyperosmolar coma

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.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): hyperosmolar coma, diabetic hyperosmolar coma, hyperosmolar nonketotic coma

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