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coma

[ˈkoʊmə]

coma Definition

  • 1a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness
  • 2a state of inactivity or stagnation

Using coma: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coma" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The patient has been in a coma for three weeks.

  • Example

    The economy is in a coma due to the pandemic.

  • Example

    The company has been in a coma for years and needs a major overhaul.

coma Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with coma

  • a medically induced state of unconsciousness, often used to protect the brain during surgery or to help the body recover from a traumatic injury

    Example

    The doctors put him in an induced coma to reduce the swelling in his brain.

  • a life-threatening complication of diabetes that causes unconsciousness due to extremely high or low blood sugar levels

    Example

    She was rushed to the hospital after falling into a diabetic coma.

  • a rare condition in which a person is in a coma but can still see, hear, and feel to some extent

    Example

    Despite being in a coma vigil, she was able to communicate with her family through eye movements.

Origins of coma

from Greek 'koma', meaning 'deep sleep'

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Summary: coma in Brief

The term 'coma' [ˈkoʊmə] refers to a state of deep unconsciousness that can last for a prolonged period, often caused by severe injury or illness. It can also refer to a state of inactivity or stagnation, as in 'The economy is in a coma due to the pandemic.' Phrases like 'induced coma' and 'diabetic coma' denote specific medical conditions, while 'coma vigil' describes a rare state in which a person is in a coma but can still see, hear, and feel to some extent.

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