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narcosis

American  
[nahr-koh-sis] / nɑrˈkoʊ sɪs /

noun

  1. a state of stupor or drowsiness.

  2. a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug.

narcosis British  
/ nɑːˈkəʊsɪs /

noun

  1. unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics

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Etymology

Origin of narcosis

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

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Narcosis acts in a similar way on the genetic sense.

From The Sexual Question A Scientific, psychological, hygienic and sociological study by Forel, Auguste

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