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narcosis
[ nahr-koh-sis ]
/ nɑrˈkoʊ sɪs /
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noun
a state of stupor or drowsiness.
a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug.Compare nitrogen narcosis.
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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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Medical definitions for narcosis
narcosis
[ när-kō′sĭs ]
n. pl. nar•co•ses (-sēz)
General and nonspecific reversible depression of neuronal excitability, produced by a physical or chemical agent, usually resulting in stupor rather than in anesthesia.
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