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narcosis

noun

  1. unconsciousness induced by narcotic drugs
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /nɑɹˈkoʊ.sɪs/ / /nɑːˈkəʊ.sɪs/

noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek νάρκωσις (nárkōsis). By surface analysis, narco- + -osis.

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