Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pvs
noun
P-V-S
Definition
PVS stands for Persistent Vegetative State, a condition in which a person loses their higher mental functions and awareness but maintains some primitive responses and autonomic functions such as breathing and circulation.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with PVS following a severe brain injury.
- Family members often struggle with understanding the implications of a PVS diagnosis.
- Ethical considerations around life support can arise in cases of PVS.
Meaning
A medical diagnosis characterized by the absence of conscious awareness while still retaining certain reflexive actions.
Synonyms
- Persistent vegetative state
- Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome
