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View synonyms for narcosis

narcosis

[ nahr-koh-sis ]

noun

  1. a state of stupor or drowsiness.
  2. a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug. Compare nitrogen narcosis.


narcosis

/ nɑːˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of narcosis1

1685–95; < New Latin < Greek nárkōsis. See narc-, -osis
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Example Sentences

Opiates should be used with moderation, and all attempts to induce profound narcosis should be avoided.

Narcosis being steadily avoided, the experiment was completely, even unexpectedly, successful.

The muscular tremour of narcosis is unmistakable, and a depressed or fluttering pulse is easily detected.

Others can take relatively large quantities with little risk of narcosis.

The hygienic rule in all cases of structural narcosis, whether acquired or inherited, is total abstinence once and always.

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