CEFR B2

coma

noun

Meaning

A state of prolonged unconsciousness, typically caused by a severe injury, illness, or intoxication, from which a person cannot be awakened.

Examples

The patient's condition worsened, and doctors feared he might slip into a coma.
She remained in a coma for three months before showing signs of recovery.

Synonyms: unconsciousness, stupor, insensibility

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coma (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈkoʊmə/

Definition

A state of prolonged unconsciousness, typically caused by a severe injury, illness, or intoxication, from which a person cannot be awakened.

Examples

The patient's condition worsened, and doctors feared he might slip into a coma.
She remained in a coma for three months before showing signs of recovery.
Medical advancements have improved the chances of waking from a coma.

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