coma
Translation
coma
Examples
He was in a coma for three weeks.
He was in a coma for three weeks.
The patient fell into a deep coma.
The patient fell into a deep coma.
Grammar Patterns
to be in a coma to be in a state of deep unconsciousness He was in a coma for three weeks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unconsciousness, stupor, trance
Etymology
From Greek 'kōma', meaning 'deep sleep'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone who has 'come' to a complete stop, a deep sleep.