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Coma
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coma, estado de coma
a state of deep unconsciousness, typically of a long duration and caused by a serious injury or severe illness
What is a "coma"?
A coma is a state of deep unconsciousness where a person cannot be woken up, open their eyes, or respond to their environment. It can be caused by various factors, such as severe head injury, stroke, drug overdose, or metabolic disorders. While in a coma, the brain's activity is significantly reduced, and the person is unable to perform voluntary actions. Comas can range in duration from a few days to several weeks or even longer. Treatment involves addressing the underlying cause and providing supportive care to protect the person's health and promote recovery if possible.
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coma, nuvem de cometa
(astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed
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coma, tufo
(botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)
coma
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semicoma
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semicoma
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Exemplo
After the accident, the injured motorcyclist fell into a coma.
The patient was in a deep coma, unresponsive to any external stimuli.
Brain death is different from a coma, as it represents the complete absence of brain function.
The patient's condition deteriorated, and they fell into a coma.
He suffered a massive stroke and subsequently fell into a coma for several weeks.
