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subcoma

adjective

sub·​co·​ma ˌsəb-ˈkō-mə How to pronounce subcoma (audio)
: relating to, used in, or being psychiatric therapy in which insulin is administered in doses too small to produce coma
subcoma insulin therapy

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“Subcoma.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/subcoma. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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