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narcosis

Pronunciation: /nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/
Definition of narcosis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a state of stupor, drowsiness, or unconsciousness produced by drugs: the patient was treated in prone position without narcosisSee also nitrogen narcosis.

Origin:

late 17th century: from Greek narkōsis, from narkoun 'make numb'

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