What is the meaning of coma?

noun

  • A state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury.
  • Botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds. ()
  • 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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