vegetative

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In a landmark ruling, India's Supreme Court has allowed the removal of life support of a 31-year-old man who has been in a vegetative state for more than a decade.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Sarah, the ex-girlfriend who perhaps knew him most intimately closest to his aneurysm, told Slate she never spoke to him about whether he would want to stay alive in a vegetative state.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2025

“Alani continues to suffer from profound and life-altering consequences due to the injuries she sustained. She remains paralyzed and in a vegetative state,” prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

In addition, the research team found that remaining in a vegetative state was an unlikely outcome by six-months after injury.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

“She is in a vegetative state,” I answered.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg