Elaine Esposito
Elaine Esposito
Elaine Esposito (pronounced E-lane Es-po-si-to) was an American woman known for spending 37 years in a coma, the longest recorded coma in history.
Etymology
The name Elaine is of Old French origin, derived from the name Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'. Esposito is an Italian surname, meaning 'exposed' or 'abandoned'.
Biography
Elaine Esposito was born on December 3, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 6, she underwent an appendectomy, after which she fell into a coma from which she never woke up. She remained in this state until her death on November 25, 1978.
Coma
A coma is a state of prolonged unconsciousness that can be caused by a variety of factors, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumor, or illnesses such as diabetes or infections. In Elaine's case, the cause of her coma was never definitively determined, although it is believed to have been due to complications from her surgery.
Related Terms
- Appendectomy: A surgical operation to remove the appendix.
- Unconsciousness: The state of being unaware and unable to respond to any stimuli, including pain.
- Traumatic Brain Injury: A brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent blow to the head.
- Stroke: A condition where the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, leading to brain damage.
- Brain Tumor: A mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain.
- Diabetes: A disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Elaine Esposito
- Wikipedia's article - Elaine Esposito
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