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单词 narcotism
释义

narcotism

[ nahr-kuh-tiz-uhm ]
/ ˈnɑr kəˌtɪz əm /

noun

habitual use of narcotics.
the action or influence of narcotics.
narcosis.

Origin of narcotism

1825–35; earlier narcoticism.See narcotic, -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM narcotism

nar·co·tist, noun

Words nearby narcotism

narcoterrorism, narcotherapy, narcotic, narcotic blockade, narcotic reversal, narcotism, narcotize, narcotrafficking, nard, Nardil, nardoo
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Example sentences from the Web for narcotism

  • In large doses of the greater number, narcotism predominates; in smaller ones, irritation; they are rarely coexistent.

    Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
  • Natural sleep is one of these; the unconsciousness of narcotism or anesthesia is another.

    Psychotherapy|James J. Walsh
  • When inhaled in the ordinary way, nitrous oxide gas induces exhilaration and narcotism, without asphyxia.

    Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
  • On the contrary, he had seen persons die of narcotism, who would have survived if left to the vis medicatrix natur.

    Every Man his own Doctor|R. T. Claridge

British Dictionary definitions for narcotism

narcotism
/ (ˈnɑːkəˌtɪzəm) /

noun

stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs
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Medical definitions for narcotism

narcotism
[ närkə-tĭz′əm ]

n.

Addiction to narcotics such as opium, heroin, or morphine.
Narcosis.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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