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coma  

Definition

  • Originating from the Greek word for “deep sleep” (koma), a coma is a profound state of unconsciousness. Consciousness, on the other hand, is the state of awareness of the self and the environment in which individuals are responsive to stimuli. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Coma]

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