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coma1

Pronunciation: /ˈkəʊmə/

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Definition of coma

noun

  • a prolonged state of deep unconsciousness, caused especially by severe injury or illness:she went into a coma
  • humorous a state of extreme lethargy or sleepiness: after the film I settled into a coma

Origin:

mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek kōma 'deep sleep'; related to koitē 'bed' and keisthai 'lie down'

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