Nonnarcotic: meaning, definitions and examples
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nonnarcotic
[ nɒnˈnɑrkətɪk ]
medical terminology
The term 'nonnarcotic' refers to substances that do not have the capacity to produce a state of narcosis, which is a deep sleep induced by drugs. In medicine, nonnarcotic medications are often used to manage pain or other symptoms without the risk of addiction associated with narcotics. These drugs can be effective alternatives in pain management, especially for patients who are susceptible to dependency. Common examples include certain types of analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Synonyms
analgesic, non-addictive, non-opioid
Examples of usage
- He was prescribed a nonnarcotic pain reliever after his surgery.
- Nonnarcotic medications are preferred for treating chronic pain.
- Many athletes opt for nonnarcotic solutions to manage discomfort.
- The doctor recommended nonnarcotic options for his patients.
Translations
Translations of the word "nonnarcotic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não narcótico
🇮🇳 गैर नशीला
🇩🇪 nicht narkotisch
🇮🇩 non-narkotik
🇺🇦 ненаркотичний
🇵🇱 nienarkotykowy
🇯🇵 非麻薬性の
🇫🇷 non narcotique
🇪🇸 no narcótico
🇹🇷 narkotik olmayan
🇰🇷 비마약의
🇸🇦 غير مخدر
🇨🇿 nenarkotický
🇸🇰 nenarkotický
🇨🇳 非麻醉药的
🇸🇮 nenarkotičen
🇮🇸 ekki fíkniefni
🇰🇿 наркотик емес
🇬🇪 არანარკოტიკული
🇦🇿 narkotik olmayan
🇲🇽 no narcótico
Etymology
The word 'nonnarcotic' is a compound word formed by prefixing 'non-' to the word 'narcotic'. The prefix 'non-' is of Latin origin, meaning 'not' or 'without', and is commonly used in English to negate a term. The term 'narcotic' comes from the Greek word 'narkōtikos', which means 'to benumb or deaden', and was initially used to describe substances that induce sleep or drowsiness. Over time, the meaning of 'narcotic' expanded to include drugs that produce a state of oblivion or stupor, particularly those derived from opium. The use of 'nonnarcotic' became prominent in the medical community as professionals sought to differentiate between these addictive substances and safer alternatives that can effectively manage pain without the same risks. This distinction is especially important in today's healthcare environment, where the opioid crisis has highlighted the dangers of using narcotic drugs.