Narcose


[nahr-kohs] /ˈnɑr koʊs/

adjective
1.
characterized by stupor; stuporous.

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    [nahr-koh-sis] /nɑrˈkoʊ sɪs/ noun 1. a state of stupor or drowsiness. 2. a state of stupor or greatly reduced activity produced by a drug. Compare . /nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/ noun 1. unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics n. 1690s, “state of unconsciousness caused by a narcotic,” Modern Latin, from Greek narkosis, from narkoun “to benumb” (see […]

  • Narcosynthesis

    [nahr-koh-sin-thuh-sis] /ˌnɑr koʊˈsɪn θə sɪs/ noun 1. a treatment for psychiatric disturbances that uses narcotics. narcosynthesis nar·co·syn·the·sis (när’kō-sĭn’thĭ-sĭs) n. See narcoanalysis.

  • Narcoterrorism

    [nahr-koh-ter-uh-riz-uh m] /ˌnɑr koʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/ noun 1. terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents. /ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm/ noun 1. terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs

  • Narcotherapy

    [nahr-koh-ther-uh-pee] /ˌnɑr koʊˈθɛr ə pi/ noun, Psychiatry. 1. an infrequently used method of treating mental disorders by intravenous injection of barbiturates. narcotherapy nar·co·ther·a·py (när’kō-thěr’ə-pē) n. Psychotherapy conducted while the patient is under the influence of a sedative or narcotic drug.

  • Narcotic blockade

    narcotic blockade n. The use of drugs to inhibit the effects of narcotic substances.


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