English Explanatory Dictionary

narcosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Unconsciousness caused by a drug, anaesthetic or other chemical substance.

Pronunciation

/nɑɹˈkoʊ.sɪs/ /nɑːˈkəʊ.sɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-narcosis.wav

Word forms

narcosis narcoses

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νάρκωσις (nárkōsis). By surface analysis, narco- + -osis.

Related words

narcotic narcotize nitrogen narcosis

Derived words

autonarcosis electronarcosis inert gas narcosis toponarcosis
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