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   com·a·tose

   /ˈkōməˌtōs/

   adjective

   • 1. of or in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period, especially as a result of severe injury or illness: "she had been comatose for seven months" Similar unconsciousin a comainsensiblesenselessblacked outpassed outinsentientinsensaterare:soporosesoporous
   • ▪ (of a person or thing) extremely exhausted, lethargic, or sleepy: "the economy remains almost comatose" Similar inerttorpidinactivelethargicsluggishlifelesslistlesslanguidlazyidleindolentshiftlessslothfulheavystagnantsleepydrowsysomnolentlanguorousapatheticpassivehibernatingsleepingdormantsupine

   Word Origin late 17th century: from Greek kōma, kōmat- ‘deep sleep’ + -ose1.

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