Narcosis

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /nɑɹˈkoÊŠ.sɪs/
• UK IPA: /nɑːˈkəʊ.sɪs/

Origin

From narco- + -osis.

Full definition of narcosis

Noun

1. (pathology) Unconsciousness caused by a drug, anaesthetic or other chemical substance.

Related terms

• narcotic
• narcotize
• nitrogen narcosis