Narcotized: meaning, definitions and examples
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narcotized
[ ˈnɑːrkətaɪzd ]
medical condition
Narcotized refers to the state of being affected by narcotics or other sedative substances. It typically indicates a condition where a person is under the influence of drugs that suppress the nervous system, leading to a reduced level of awareness or pain. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to anesthesia.
Synonyms
anesthetized, drugged, sedated.
Examples of usage
- The patient was narcotized before the surgery.
- He felt narcotized after taking the prescribed medication.
- The soldier was narcotized to alleviate his injuries in combat.
Translations
Translations of the word "narcotized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 narcotizado
🇮🇳 नशे में
🇩🇪 narkotisiert
🇮🇩 narkotika
🇺🇦 наркотизований
🇵🇱 narkotyzowany
🇯🇵 麻酔された
🇫🇷 narcotisé
🇪🇸 narcotizado
🇹🇷 narkotize edilmiş
🇰🇷 마취된
🇸🇦 مخدر
🇨🇿 narkotizovaný
🇸🇰 narkotizovaný
🇨🇳 麻醉的
🇸🇮 narkotiziran
🇮🇸 narkotíseraður
🇰🇿 наркотикпен уландырылған
🇬🇪 ნარკოტიზებული
🇦🇿 narkotizə olunmuş
🇲🇽 narcotizado
Etymology
The term 'narcotized' derives from the word 'narcotic', which has its roots in the Greek word 'narkotikos' meaning 'to make numb'. The prefix 'narc-' relates to the Greek 'narke', which means 'numbness' or 'sleep'. In medical terminology, narcotics are substances that induce sleep or relieve pain, and the action of applying these substances is referred to as narcotization. The modern use of the term has evolved with advancements in medical practices and a better understanding of how certain drugs affect the nervous system. Historically, narcotics have been used since ancient times, with opium being one of the oldest known narcotics used for pain relief. Over centuries, the understanding and compounds associated with narcotics have expanded, leading to more refined categorizations in both legal and medical contexts.