nar·co·a·nal·y·sis  (när'kō-ə-nāl'ĭ-sĭs)  n. pl. nar·co·a·nal·y·ses (-sēz') Psychotherapy conducted while the patient is in a sleeplike state induced by barbiturates or other drugs, especially as a means of releasing repressed feelings, thoughts, or memories. Its use is restricted to circumstances when there is a compelling, immediate need for a patient's responses. nar'co·an'a·lyt'ic (-ān'ə-lĭt'ĭk) adj. |