Question

17 fill in the blank 1 point

deep sleep = comat______

Explanation:

Analyze the medical term root

The question asks to complete a medical term meaning "deep sleep" starting with "comat".
The root word "coma" refers to a state of profound unconsciousness or deep sleep.

Identify the correct suffix

Using Medical Suffixes, we need an adjective-forming suffix to complete the term.
The suffix "-ose" means "pertaining to" or "full of".
Combining the root "comat-" with the suffix "-ose" yields "comatose".

Verify the definition

The term "comatose" is defined in Medical Terminology as pertaining to or affected by a state of profound unconsciousness (deep sleep).
Therefore, the missing letters to complete the term "comat____" are "ose".

Answer:

Deep sleep = comat<blank>ose</blank>