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comatose

 

[ หˆkoสŠmษ™หŒtoสŠs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Comatose refers to a state of deep unconsciousness in which a person is unable to respond to stimuli or exhibit any voluntary actions. This condition often results from severe illness, injury, or brain damage and may last for an extended period. A comatose patient typically requires medical intervention and monitoring.

Synonyms

insensible, unconscious, unresponsive

Examples of usage

  • The patient remained comatose after the accident.
  • Doctors were unsure if he would recover from his comatose state.
  • She was comatose for three weeks following the stroke.

Translations

Translations of the word "comatose" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comatoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฎเคพ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช koma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komatos

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะผะฐั‚ะพะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komatyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜็ก็Šถๆ…‹ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท comateux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comatoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komada

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ผ์ˆ˜ ์ƒํƒœ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุจูˆุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komatรณznรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komatรณzny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜่ฟท็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komatozen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ koma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะผะฐั‚ะพะทะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komatoz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comatoso

Etymology

The word 'comatose' originates from the mid-19th century and derives from the Greek word 'koma', meaning 'deep sleep'. The adaptation into the English language reflects both the nature of the medical condition and the historical understanding of altered states of consciousness. Its usage in medical contexts has evolved, particularly in relation to advances in neurology and critical care. Initially, it described a state where an individual could not be awakened, often observed in patients with severe brain injuries or illnesses. Over time, the term has also been used to metaphorically describe a state of inactivity or lack of engagement in various contexts, illustrating both its medical and figurative significance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,091, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.