coma

English

/ˈkəʊmə/, /ˈkoʊmə/

noun
Definitions
  • A state of unconsciousness from which one may not wake up, usually induced by some form of trauma.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek κῶμα (deep sleep).

Origin

Ancient Greek

κῶμα

Gloss

deep sleep

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