Where does “coma” come from?
coma (Portuguese) comes from Latin coma, from Ancient Greek κόμη, from Latin κομεω — to care for.
coma (Portuguese): coma, state of unconsciousness; abundant hair of...
Definitions
- coma, state of unconsciousness; abundant hair of...
Ancestry of “coma”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | coma | The hair of the head; foliage |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | κόμη | hair of the head |
| 3 | Latin | κομεω | to care for |
Words derived from “coma”