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Definition of electronarcosis in English:

electronarcosis

noun

Medicine

  • Sedation or unconsciousness produced by the passage of an electric current through the brain.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The Washington Post.

Pronunciation

electronarcosis

/ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/