Synonyms of coma

Noun


1. coma, comatoseness, unconsciousness

usage: a state of deep and often prolonged unconsciousness; usually the result of disease or injury

2. coma, tuft, tussock

usage: (botany) a usually terminal tuft of bracts (as in the pineapple) or tuft of hairs (especially on certain seeds)

3. coma, cloud

usage: (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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Definition and meaning of coma (Dictionary)