傾眠

somnolence (BET), drowsiness
浅眠
意識障害意識混濁


  • 昏睡状態の分類の一つ

定義

somnolence (BET.130)

  • 放置すれば意識が低下し、眠ったようになるが、刺激で覚醒する。病的な場合にのみ用いられる。
  • sleepiness; also, unnatural drowsiness. A depressive mental state commonly caused by encephalitis, encephalomalacia, hepatic encephalopathy, hypoxia and some poisonings, e.g. Filix mas, the male fern.
Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3 ed. c 2007 Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved

drowsiness (BET.130)

  • 正常、病的の区別無く眠り込む状態
  • a decreased level of consciousness characterized by sleepiness and difficulty in remaining alert but easy arousal by stimuli. It may be caused by a lack of sleep, medications, substance abuse, or a cerebral disorder.
Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th edition. c 2009, Elsevier.

参考

  • 高齢者の傾眠