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Definition of Coma

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Coma: A state of deep, unarousable unconsciousness. A coma may occur as a result of head trauma, disease, poisoning, or numerous other causes. Coma states are sometimes graded based on the absence or presence of reflexive responses to stimuli.