PsychologyAugust 12, 2026

comatose

KOH-muh-tohs

Definition

In a state of deep unconsciousness, or metaphorically, displaying a complete lack of alertness, responsiveness, or activity.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'koma', meaning 'deep sleep', it entered the English language in the 17th century to describe a state of profound lethargy or unconsciousness.

In the news

In the context of the article, the author suggests that medical oversight committees have become comatose, meaning they are unresponsive and ineffective in fulfilling their role to evaluate research properly.

Medical ethics and IRB committees make two errors: they block useful research, they permit useless research

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