Narcosis

usgb/nɑːrˈkəʊsɪs/
noun

A state of unconsciousness or reduced consciousness caused by a drug or other chemical substance.

After the accident, the patient was kept under narcosis in the intensive care unit for two days.
Visual representation of "narcosis" - A state of unconsciousness or reduced consciousness caused by a drug or other chemical substance.

Often appears as...

  • induce narcosis
  • under narcosis

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Medical Context

Used mostly in medical situations to describe sedation or anesthesia effects.

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The surgeon waited until narcosis was confirmed before starting the operation.
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Not Just Sleep

'Narcosis' is deeper than sleep; it's a medically-induced lack of awareness.

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She didn't respond because she was in narcosis, not just asleep.
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