coma Synonyms

coma Meaning

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coma (n)

a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury

(botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)

(astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed

FAQs About the word coma

a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury, (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) o

slumber, rest, hypnosis, hibernation, torpor, sleep, standstill, inertia, repose,remission

continuance, continuation,continuation, continuance, resumption,resuscitation, renewal, resumption, renewal, resuscitation

The patient slipped into a deep coma after sustaining severe head trauma in the accident.

The comet's coma, a hazy cloud of gas and dust, grew larger as it approached the sun.

The young woman lay motionless in her hospital bed, her eyes closed in a peaceful coma.

The doctor explained to the family that the coma was a natural response to the brain injury and that they needed to be patient.