Narcotize: meaning, definitions and examples
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narcotize
[ ˈnɑːrkəˌtaɪz ]
medical procedure
To narcotize means to induce a state of stupor or unconsciousness, typically through the administration of narcotics or anesthetics. This process is often used in medical settings to facilitate surgery or other procedures that would be painful or distressing without sedation. The effect can vary based on the dosage and the specific substance used, leading to varying degrees of sedation from mild sedative effects to complete unconsciousness.
Synonyms
anesthetize, hypnotize, sedate
Examples of usage
- The surgeon decided to narcotize the patient before beginning the operation.
- During the experiment, the researchers had to narcotize the animals to measure their reactions accurately.
- The anesthesiologist is skilled at narcotizing patients to ensure their comfort during surgery.
Translations
Translations of the word "narcotize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 narcotizar
🇮🇳 नशा करना
🇩🇪 narkotisieren
🇮🇩 narkotisasi
🇺🇦 наркотизувати
🇵🇱 narkotyzować
🇯🇵 麻酔する
🇫🇷 narcotiser
🇪🇸 narcotizar
🇹🇷 narkoz yapmak
🇰🇷 마취하다
🇸🇦 تخدير
🇨🇿 narkotizovat
🇸🇰 narkotizovať
🇨🇳 麻醉
🇸🇮 narkotizirati
🇮🇸 narkotísera
🇰🇿 наркотизация
🇬🇪 ნარკოტიზაცია
🇦🇿 narkotizasiya
🇲🇽 narcotizar
Etymology
The term 'narcotize' is derived from the word 'narcotic,' which traces its roots back to the Greek word 'narkōtikos,' meaning 'to make numb.' This Greek term comes from 'narkōsai,' which means 'to numb' or 'to be numb.' The use of narcotics and similar substances for medicinal purposes has been recorded since ancient times, often used to relieve pain and induce sleep. The broadening of the term to include various methods of inducing unconsciousness, beyond specific drugs, reflects advancements in medical techniques and a growing understanding of pharmacology. 'Narcotize' began to be commonly used in medical contexts in the 20th century as anesthesia and surgical methods evolved.