narcotism

[ nahr-kuh-tiz-uhm ]

/ ˈnɑr kəˌtɪz əm /

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noun

habitual use of narcotics.

the action or influence of narcotics.

narcosis.

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Origin of narcotism

1825–35; earlier narcoticism.See narcotic, -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM narcotism

nar·co·tist, noun

Words nearby narcotism

narcosynthesis, narcoterrorism, narcotherapy, narcotic, narcotics officer, narcotism, narcotize, narcotrafficking, nard, nardoo, nares

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 Headland
Another remarkable effect of alcoholic narcotism—the most hopelessly demoralizing of all—yet remains to be treated.
Tobacco and Alcohol|John Fiske
In large doses of the greater number, narcotism predominates; in smaller ones, irritation; they are rarely coexistent.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
When inhaled in the ordinary way, nitrous oxide gas induces exhilaration and narcotism, without asphyxia.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

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

narcotism

/ (ˈnɑːkəˌtɪzəm) /

noun

stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs

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