comae

Variant of coma

coma definition

coma (kō′mə)

noun

  1. deep, prolonged unconsciousness caused by injury or disease
  2. a condition of stupor or lethargy

Etymology: ModL < Gr kōma (gen. kōmatos), deep sleep < IE base *keme-, to grow tired > Sans śamītē, to work, prepare, Gr kamatos, fatigue, effort

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