Where does “coma” come from?
coma (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek κόμη, from Latin κομεω — to care for.
coma (Latin): The hair of the head; foliage
Definitions
- The hair of the head; foliage
Ancestry of “coma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | κόμη | hair of the head |
| 2 | Latin | κομεω | to care for |
Words derived from “coma”