Narco-


1.
a combining form meaning “stupor,” “narcosis,” used in the formation of compound words:
narcodiagnosis.
combining form
1.
indicating numbness or torpor: narcolepsy
2.
connected with or derived from illicit drug production: narcoeconomies

word-forming element meaning “stupor, narcosis, sleep,” from Latinized form of Greek narko-, comb. form of narke “numbness” (see narcotic (n.)).

narco- pref.

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