Glasgow-coma-scale definition
A scale for measuring level of consciousness, especially after a head injury, in which scoring is determined by three factors: the ability to open the eyes, verbal responsiveness, and motor responsiveness.
noun
A scale for measuring level of consciousness, especially after a head injury, in which scoring is determined by three factors: the ability to open the eyes, verbal responsiveness, and motor responsiveness.
noun
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Origin of glasgow-coma-scale
- After the University of Glasgow Scotland, where it was developed
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition