COMA - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Unconsciousness

Part of speech: Noun

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

Categories: Tuft, Tussock

Part of speech: Noun

(astronomy) the luminous cloud of particles surrounding the frozen nucleus of a comet; forms as the comet approaches the sun and is warmed

Categories: Cloud

The word "coma" comes from Ancient Greek κόμη, which was borrowed from Latin coma, which was borrowed from Ancient Greek κῶμα.

Many Greek words entered English through Latin translations during the Renaissance.