comatose
Americanadjective
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affected with or characterized by coma.
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lacking alertness or energy; torpid.
comatose from lack of sleep.
adjective
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in a state of coma
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torpid; lethargic
Other Word Forms
- comatosely adverb
- comatoseness noun
- comatosity noun
Etymology
Origin of comatose
Example Sentences
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Three first-responder nurses during the pandemic live in a hastily planned trailer park near the San Bernardino hospital where all day, every day they confront the comatose and the dying.
From Los Angeles Times
The algae bloom led to widespread domoic acid poisoning, with sea lions having seizures or falling into a comatose state.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
From Los Angeles Times
Some animals fall into a lethargic and comatose state, while others can turn aggressive.
From BBC
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