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comatose

co·ma·tose

UK/ˈkəʊ.məˌtoʊs/ US/ˈkɒm.əˌtəʊs/ uncommon informal rare

adjective

1.

relating to or associated with a coma

  • “comatose breathing”
  • “comatose state”
2.

in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli

  • “a comatose patient”
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Phrases

  • comatose fever
  • comatose sleep

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