narcosis
[ nahr-koh-sis ]
noun
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.
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British Dictionary definitions for narcosis
narcosis
/ (nɑːˈkəʊsɪs) /
noun
unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics
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