narcosis
/ˈnɑːrkəsɪs/
NOUN
1. Unconsciousness caused by drugs or anesthetic substances
A state of unconsciousness or greatly reduced awareness caused by a drug, anesthetic, or other chemical substance.
1.1. Drug-induced unconsciousness
A state in which a person loses consciousness or becomes largely unresponsive because of the effects of drugs, anesthetics, or other chemical substances.
Synonyms
- anesthesia
- anaesthesia
- insensibility
- unconsciousness
- coma
- stupor
- sopor
- stupefaction
- blackout
- knockout
Antonyms
- consciousness
- wakefulness
- sensibility
- clearness
Examples
- The patient was carefully monitored while under narcosis during the procedure.
- The anesthesiologist adjusted the medication to maintain the required level of narcosis.
- The drug induced a state of narcosis that reduced the patient's awareness.
Related Words
- sedation
- analgesia
- numbness
- anesthetic state
- loss of consciousness
1.2. Unconsciousness caused by underwater pressure and gases
A state of impaired awareness and judgment experienced by divers at depth, commonly associated with the effects of breathing gases under increased pressure.
Synonyms
- nitrogen narcosis
- rapture of the deep
- martini effect
Antonyms
- alertness
- wakefulness
- clear-headedness
Examples
- The diver experienced narcosis while exploring the deep underwater cave.
- Training helps divers recognize the signs of nitrogen narcosis at great depths.
- The team monitored each diver for symptoms of narcosis during the deep-sea expedition.
Related Words
- diver's narcosis
- depth intoxication
- nitrogen intoxication
- underwater impairment
- diving