coma
Definitions of coma
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a spontaneous loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to the brainsynonyms: évanouissementtype of:perte de connaissancethe occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
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a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injurytype of:inconsciencea state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
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