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Meaning of somnolence syndrome: Periods of drowsiness, lethargy, loss of appetite, and irritability in children following radiation therapy treatments to the head.

Definition of somnolence syndrome

Periods of drowsiness, lethargy, loss of appetite, and irritability in children following radiation therapy treatments to the head.

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