comatose Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective relating to or associated with a coma
    • comatose breathing
    • comatose state
  2. adjective satellite in a state of deep and usually prolonged unconsciousness; unable to respond to external stimuli
    • a comatose patient

WordNet

Co"ma*tose` adjective
Etymology
From Coma lethargy.
Definitions
  1. Relating to, or resembling, coma; drowsy; lethargic; as, comatose sleep; comatose fever.

Webster 1913