The difference between Brain death and Comatose


Brain death is also noun with the meaning: an irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

Comatose is also adjective with the meaning: resembling a coma: unconscious.

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  1. Brain death as a noun (medicine):

    An irreversible loss of brain function and cessation of brain activity.

  1. Comatose as an adjective:

    Resembling a coma: unconscious.

  2. Comatose as an adjective:

    Drowsy or lethargic.

  3. Comatose as an adjective (informal):

    Asleep.

    Examples:

    "She was lying comatose on the sofa."

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