Narcotizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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narcotizing
[ nɑːrˈkɒtaɪzɪŋ ]
medical use
Narcotizing refers to the process of administering a narcotic substance, which leads to a state of stupor or insensibility. It is often associated with anesthesia in medical settings where pain relief is necessary. The narcotic may induce a calm or euphoric state, making it valuable for surgical procedures. However, it can also lead to dependency if misused. Medical professionals ensure that narcotizing substances are used safely under strict regulations.
Synonyms
anesthetizing, hypnotizing, sedating.
Examples of usage
- The anesthesiologist was responsible for narcotizing the patient before surgery.
- Narcotizing agents can help manage severe pain in cases of trauma.
- She felt completely relaxed after being narcotized for the dental procedure.
Translations
Translations of the word "narcotizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 narcotizando
🇮🇳 नशा करना
🇩🇪 narkotisieren
🇮🇩 narkotisasi
🇺🇦 наркотизуючи
🇵🇱 narkotyzując
🇯🇵 麻酔する
🇫🇷 narcotisant
🇪🇸 narcotizando
🇹🇷 narkoz yapmak
🇰🇷 마취하다
🇸🇦 تخدير
🇨🇿 narkotizující
🇸🇰 narkotizujúce
🇨🇳 麻醉
🇸🇮 narkotiziranje
🇮🇸 narkotíska
🇰🇿 наркотизация
🇬🇪 ნარკოტიზაცია
🇦🇿 narkotizasiya
🇲🇽 narcotizando
Etymology
The term 'narcotizing' is derived from the root word 'narcotic', which originates from the Greek word 'narkōtikos', meaning 'to make numb'. This root can be traced back to the verb 'narkō?', which means 'to numb' or 'to make drowsy'. The modern use of narcotics dates back to the 16th century when opium and its derivatives began to be used in medicine for their pain-relieving properties. Over time, the understanding of narcotics expanded, leading to the development of various synthetic drugs designed to induce a state of sleep or insensibility. Today, 'narcotizing' refers mainly to medical practices aimed at safely managing pain and sedation, despite the historical context of narcotics being associated with addiction and misuse.