B2nounhealth
US/ˈkoʊ.mə/
UK/ˈkəʊ.mə/
a long state of deep unconsciousness, usually caused by a serious injury or illness
In context
He was in a coma for three weeks after the car accident.
Doctors say she may fall into a coma if the infection spreads.
The family waited by his bed until he came out of the coma.
Words that go with coma
verb + preposition
- fall into a comaThe patient could fall into a coma after the surgery.
- be in a comaShe has been in a coma since Monday.
- come out of a comaHe came out of a coma after ten days.
- go into a comaVery low blood sugar can make someone go into a coma.
adjective + noun
- deep comaThe boy was in a deep coma.
- induced comaDoctors kept her in an induced coma to help her brain heal.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is comaCorrect: He is in a coma