STUPOROUS Meaning and
Definition
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Stuporous is an adjective used to describe a state of extreme lethargy, torpor, or sluggishness in a person. It is commonly associated with a lack of cognitive ability, decreased alertness, and slowed physical and mental processes. A person in a stuporous state often displays a reduced level of consciousness and may seem disoriented or dazed.
The term stuporous is typically used in medical contexts to describe patients who are unresponsive to external stimuli, such as touch or sound. It is often seen as a result of various conditions or medical situations, including drug intoxication, certain psychiatric disorders, severe head injuries, or metabolic imbalances.
In medical evaluations, the Glasgow Coma Scale is frequently used to assess the level of consciousness and determine if a person is in a stuporous state. Patients in a stuporous state may exhibit minimal voluntary movement, reduced or absent verbal response, and tend to be uncommunicative or only respond to strong and repeated stimuli.
Treatment for stupor depends on the underlying cause, and it is essential to identify and address any contributing factors to improve the patient's condition. Medical interventions may include administering specific medications, correcting metabolic imbalances, reducing drug intoxication effects, or providing supportive care to ensure the patient's safety and comfort.
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Relating to or marked by stupor.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for STUPOROUS
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Etymology of STUPOROUS
The word "stuporous" is derived from the Latin term "stupor", meaning "numbness" or "swoon". It ultimately traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *steup-, which conveyed the sense of "to hit" or "to knock" and later developed the meaning of being stunned or dazed. Over time, the term evolved through various linguistic stages, including Latin "stupere" (to be stunned) and "stupor" (stupor), before eventually becoming "stuporous" in English, conveying the state of being in a stupor or dazed condition.
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