coma
Meaning
A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.
Synonyms
comatoseness
state of coma
comatic aberration
comatose state
fainting fit
neurohormonal disorders
retention of body fluids
coma image distortion
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkəʊmə/
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek κῶμα (kôma, “deep sleep”).
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