narcotism
Origin of narcotism
1Other words from narcotism
- nar·co·tist, noun
Words Nearby narcotism
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How to use narcotism in a sentence
When given in an over-dose, Ergot has a dangerous action on the brain, producing at some times narcotism, at other times syncope.
The Action of Medicines in the System | Frederick William HeadlandAnother remarkable effect of alcoholic narcotism—the most hopelessly demoralizing of all—yet remains to be treated.
Tobacco and Alcohol | John FiskeIn large doses of the greater number, narcotism predominates; in smaller ones, irritation; they are rarely coexistent.
When inhaled in the ordinary way, nitrous oxide gas induces exhilaration and narcotism, without asphyxia.
On the contrary, he had seen persons die of narcotism, who would have survived if left to the vis medicatrix natur.
Every Man his own Doctor | R. T. Claridge
British Dictionary definitions for narcotism
/ (ˈnɑːkəˌtɪzəm) /
stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs
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