narcosis

narcosis definition - medical

nar·co·sis (när-kōˈsĭs)

noun pl. nar·co·ses (-sēz)
General and nonspecific reversible depression of neuronal excitability, produced by a physical or chemical agent, usually resulting in stupor rather than in anesthesia.

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