Meaning of the word "comatose patient" in English

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comatose patient

US /ˈkoʊ.mə.toʊs ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
UK /ˈkɒm.ə.təʊs ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Noun

a person who is in a coma, a state of deep unconsciousness that lasts for a prolonged or indefinite period, caused especially by severe injury or illness

Example:
The doctors are closely monitoring the comatose patient in the ICU.
It's difficult to predict the recovery of a comatose patient.