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comatose

[kom-uh-tohs, koh-muh-]

adjective

  1. affected with or characterized by coma.

  2. lacking alertness or energy; torpid.

    comatose from lack of sleep.



comatose

/ -ˌtəʊz, ˈkəʊməˌtəʊs /

adjective

  1. in a state of coma

  2. torpid; lethargic

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • comatosely adverb
  • comatoseness noun
  • comatosity noun
  • ˈdzˌٴDz adverb
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of comatose1

1745–55; < Greek komat- (stem of ô coma 1 ) + -ose 1
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Ingesting domoic acid from harmful algal blooms can cause animals to have seizures, crane their heads in a motion known as “stargazing,” or become comatose.

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They were still married and he was covered by her health insurance, which he needed as he rehabbed from the 12 strokes and six heart attacks he had while comatose.

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Some animals fall into a lethargic and comatose state, while others can turn aggressive.

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They can also fall into a comatose state.

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Because the Seattle Mariners were comatose all winter, failing to complement their outstanding starting rotation with bats.

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