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so·por

 (sō′pər, -pôr′)
n.
A deep, lethargic, or unnatural sleep.

[Latin; see swep- in Indo-European roots.]
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sopor

(ˈsəʊpə)
n
(Pathology) an abnormally deep sleep; stupor
[C17: from Latin: a deep sleep, death; related to somnus sleep]
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so•por

(ˈsoʊ pər)

n.
a deep, unnatural sleep; lethargy.
[1650–60; < Latin]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sopor - a torpid state resembling deep sleep
physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state - the condition or state of the body or bodily functions
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