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Coma

usgb/ˈkəʊmə/Volume
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Depth of Unconsciousness

A 'coma' implies a deeper level of unconsciousness than simply sleeping or fainting.

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Doctors assessed the depth of his coma using specific scales.
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Medical Severity

Coma as a medical term implies a serious condition often requiring emergency response.

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After the injury, the patient was rushed into ICU due to being in a coma.
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Not Permanent

'Coma' doesn't necessarily mean a permanent state; patients can emerge from it.

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The family held hope as patients can sometimes come out of a coma.
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