Definition of narcosis
narcoses
play \när-ˈkō-ˌsēz\: a state of stupor, unconsciousness, or arrested activity produced by the influence of narcotics or other chemical or physical agents — compare nitrogen narcosis
Read the Latest from M-W
Origin and Etymology of narcosis
New Latin, from Greek narkōsis, action of benumbing, from narkoun
Medical Dictionary
narcosis
play
noun
nar·co·sis
\när-ˈkō-səs\
Medical Definition of narcosis
narcoses
\-ˌsēz\play: a state of stupor, unconsciousness, or arrested activity produced by the influence of narcotics or other chemicals or physical agents—see nitrogen narcosis
Learn More about narcosis
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up narcosis? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!