narcosis
a state of stupor or drowsiness.
a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug.: Compare nitrogen narcosis.
Origin of narcosis
1- Also called narcotism.
Words Nearby narcosis
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How to use narcosis in a sentence
Opiates should be used with moderation, and all attempts to induce profound narcosis should be avoided.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep | Henry M. Lymannarcosis being steadily avoided, the experiment was completely, even unexpectedly, successful.
Tobacco and Alcohol | John FiskeThe muscular tremour of narcosis is unmistakable, and a depressed or fluttering pulse is easily detected.
Tobacco and Alcohol | John FiskeOthers can take relatively large quantities with little risk of narcosis.
Tobacco and Alcohol | John FiskeThe hygienic rule in all cases of structural narcosis, whether acquired or inherited, is total abstinence once and always.
Tobacco and Alcohol | John Fiske
British Dictionary definitions for narcosis
/ (nɑːˈkəʊsɪs) /
unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics
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