narco-

1.
a combining form meaning “stupor,” “narcosis,” used in the formation of compound words:
narcodiagnosis.
Also, especially before a vowel, narc-.
Origin
< Greek nárk(ē) numbness, stiffness + -o-
British Dictionary definitions for narco-

narco-

combining form
1.
indicating numbness or torpor: narcolepsy
2.
connected with or derived from illicit drug production: narcoeconomies
Word Origin
from Greek narkē numbness
Word Origin and History for narco-

word-forming element meaning "stupor, narcosis, sleep," from Latinized form of Greek narko-, comb. form of narke "numbness" (see narcotic (n.)).

narco- in Medicine

narco- pref.

  1. Numbness; stupor; lethargy: narcolepsy.

  2. Narcotic: narcoanalysis.