narcosynthesis

(när′kō sin′t̸hə sis)

noun

a method of treating an acute traumatic neurosis by working with a patient while the patient is under the influence of a hypnotic drug

Origin: narco- + synthesis

See narcosynthesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. nar·co·syn·the·ses (-sēzˌ)

Narcoanalysis directed toward making the patient recall repressed memories and emotional traumas.

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