Narcosis

Pronunciation: /nɑːrˈkoʊsɪs/

Definitions of narcosis

noun a condition of lethargy or unconsciousness induced by physiological or psychological factors

Example Sentences

A1 Narcosis can be caused by certain medications.

A2 The diver experienced narcosis while exploring the deep sea.

B1 The doctor explained the risks of narcosis before the surgery.

B2 Narcosis can impair judgment and decision-making abilities.

C1 Research has shown that narcosis can have long-term effects on cognitive function.

C2 In extreme cases, narcosis can lead to loss of consciousness and even death.

Examples of narcosis in a Sentence

formal The diver experienced narcosis at a depth of 30 meters.

informal I felt a bit narcosis after staying underwater for too long.

slang I can't dive too deep, I start feeling narcosis.

figurative The overwhelming beauty of the artwork put me in a state of narcosis.

Grammatical Forms of narcosis

• plural: narcoses
• comparative: more narcotic
• superlative: most narcotic
• present tense: narcosis
• future tense: will narcosis
• perfect tense: has narcosis
• continuous tense: is narcosing
• singular: narcosis
• positive degree: narcosis
• infinitive: to narcosis
• gerund: narcosing
• participle: narcosed

Origin and Evolution of narcosis

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'narcosis' originated from the Greek word 'narkosis' meaning numbness or torpor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe a state of unconsciousness or insensibility induced by drugs, the term 'narcosis' has evolved to also refer to a state of drowsiness or lethargy in a broader sense.