semicomatose
/ˌsɛmiːˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/
adjective
- In a state of partial unconsciousness; almost comatose but with some responsiveness.
- The doctors described him as semicomatose, meaning he was not fully awake but could still react to loud noises.
- She remained semicomatose for several days after the surgery, only occasionally moving her fingers.
- The semicomatose patient could barely open his eyes when his name was called.
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