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    Coma (en. Comma)

    /ˈko.ma/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State of loss of consciousness that can be caused by various medical conditions.
    The patient fell into a coma after the accident.
    El paciente cayó en coma tras el accidente.
    Physiological condition in which a person does not respond to external stimuli.
    The doctors are monitoring the duration of the patient's coma.
    Los médicos están monitoreando la duración del coma del enfermo.
    Deep and prolonged mental state that prevents interaction with the environment.
    After the treatment, the doctor expected the patient to come out of the coma soon.
    Después del tratamiento, el doctor esperaba que el paciente saliera del coma pronto.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'kóma', which means 'deep sleep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to come out of a coma
    To regain consciousness after a state of coma.
    salir del coma
    to be in a coma
    Referring to a person who is in a state of prolonged unconsciousness.
    estar en coma

    Related Words

    unconscious
    Person who has lost the ability to respond or interact.
    inconsciente
    fainting
    Temporary loss of consciousness.
    desmayo
    anesthesia
    Induced state of loss of sensitivity or consciousness.
    anestesia

    Slang Meanings

    alcoholic coma
    He went back into an alcoholic coma after the party.
    Se volvió a poner en coma etílico después de la fiesta.
    to go into a coma
    That blow to the head caused him to enter a coma for a while.
    Ese palo en la cabeza lo hizo entrar en coma por un rato.