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Semicomatose

Description

Semicomatose is an adjective that refers to a state or condition where a person is neither fully conscious nor completely unconscious. It describes a state of reduced consciousness that is less severe than being in a coma but more severe than being in a normal sleep or drowsy state.

Usage

- Medical Sense: In the medical context, semicomatose typically refers to a patient who is in a partially comatose state, displaying limited responsiveness or awareness.

- Literal Sense: It can be used more generally to describe someone who appears to be in a dazed or unresponsive state, lacking energy or attention.

Examples

1. Medical Sense:

- The doctor diagnosed the patient as semicomatose, requiring immediate intervention.

- Her vital signs were stable, but she remained semicomatose and unresponsive.

2. Literal Sense:

- Jack's exhaustion made him feel semicomatose, unable to concentrate on anything.

- After pulling an all-nighter, Sarah stumbled into work looking semicomatose.

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