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narcolepsy

IPA: /ˌnɑːr.kəˈlep.si/

KK: /nɑrˈkoʊlɛpsi/

noun

Definition: A medical condition where a person experiences sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep, which can happen at any time during the day.

Example: People with narcolepsy may fall asleep unexpectedly during the day, even in the middle of a conversation.

narcoleptic

IPA: /ˌnɑːr.kəˈlɛp.tɪk/

KK: /nɑrˈkoʊlɛptɪk/

adjective

Definition: Related to a condition that causes people to suddenly fall asleep during the day.

Example: He was diagnosed as narcoleptic after experiencing sudden sleep attacks.

noun

Definition: A person who experiences sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep during the day.

Example: The narcoleptic often struggles to stay awake during meetings.

narcosis

IPA: /nɑːrˈkoʊsɪs/

KK: /nɑrˈkoʊsɪs/

noun

Definition: A state of deep sleep or unconsciousness caused by drugs or chemicals.

Example: The patient was placed under narcosis for the surgery to ensure they felt no pain.

narcotic

IPA: /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

KK: /nɑrˈkɑtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that can induce sleep or a state of stupor, often used in the context of drugs that affect the nervous system.

Example: The doctor prescribed a narcotic medication to help manage the patient's pain.

noun

Definition: A type of drug that can relieve pain and make a person feel sleepy or relaxed, but can also be addictive and harmful in large amounts.

Example: Doctors sometimes prescribe narcotics to help patients manage severe pain after surgery.

narcotize

IPA: /nɑːrˈkɒtaɪz/

KK: /nɑrˈkəˌtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something less aware or responsive by using a drug that causes sleep or reduces pain.

Example: The doctor decided to narcotize the patient before the surgery to ensure they felt no pain.

narcotizing

IPA: /nɑːrˈkɒtəˌzaɪŋ/

KK: /nɑrˈkɑːtəˌzaɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Causing a state of unconsciousness or a lack of awareness, often similar to the effects of drugs.

Example: The narcotizing effects of the medication made him feel drowsy and detached from reality.

narrate

IPA: /nəˈreɪt/

KK: /næˈreɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To tell a story or describe events in detail.

Example: She loves to narrate her travels to her friends.

transitive verb

Definition: To tell a story or describe events in detail, either in spoken or written form.

Example: She decided to narrate her experiences during the trip to her friends.

narrater

IPA: /ˈnær.eɪ.tər/

KK: /ˈnɛrətər/

noun

Definition: A person who tells a story or describes events, often in a book, film, or other narrative form.

Example: The narrater brought the story to life with their expressive voice.

narration

IPA: /nəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /næˈreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of telling a story or describing events, often in a structured way.

Example: The narration of the documentary was both informative and engaging.

narrative

IPA: /ˈnærətɪv/

KK: /ˈnærətɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the telling of a story or the way a story is presented.

Example: The narrative style of the book made it very engaging.

noun

Definition: A story or account of events, often told in a structured way.

Example: The narrative of the novel captivated readers with its twists and turns.

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