Consciousness Disorders

Synonyms

Altered Level of Consciousness

Consciousness Disorder

Consciousness, Level Altered

Consciousness, Level Depressed

Depressed Level of Consciousness

Semiconsciousness

Organic mental disorders in which there is impairment of the ability to maintain awareness of self and environment and to respond to environmental stimuli. Dysfunction of the cerebral hemispheres or brain stem RETICULAR FORMATION may result in this condition.