narcocatharsis

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UK/ˌnɑːkəʊkəˈθɑːsɪs/

noun

A narcoanalysis technique that uses narcotic drugs to help patients reveal suppressed memories or emotions.

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Meanings

nounnarcocatharsis (uncountable)
  1. obsoleteuncountableA narcoanalysis technique that uses narcotic drugs to help patients reveal suppressed memories or emotions.

Origin

From narco- + catharsis.

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APA

narcocatharsis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcocatharsis

MLA

“narcocatharsis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcocatharsis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “narcocatharsis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/narcocatharsis.

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