narcosis

/nɑrˈkoʊsəs/
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Definitions of narcosis
  1. noun
    unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
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    types:
    nitrogen narcosis
    confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood
    type of:
    unconsciousness
    a state lacking normal awareness of the self or environment
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