nitrogen narcosis

/ˌnaɪtrədʒən nɑrˌkoʊsəs/
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Definitions of nitrogen narcosis
  1. noun
    confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood
    “deep-sea divers can suffer nitrogen narcosis from breathing air under high pressure”
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    narcosis
    unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia
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