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nitrogen narcosis

nit·ro·gen·narcosis

uncommon

noun

1.

confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood

  • “deep-sea divers can suffer nitrogen narcosis from breathing air under high pressure”
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