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sedation
[si-dey-shuhn]
noun
the calming of mental excitement or abatement of physiological function, especially by the administration of a drug.
the state so induced.
sedation
/ ɪˈɪʃə /
noun
a state of calm or reduced nervous activity
the administration of a sedative
Other Word Forms
- oversedation noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
This was followed by a spell in intensive care and 11 days' sedation.
In the weeks that followed, she underwent more surgeries, sedation and intubation.
“But they couldn’t provide any details – how many stops would there be, what level of sedation would she receive. Nothing.”
The inquest heard a dog-handler was called to the scene and used a sedation dart to remove Zeus from the garden.
Doctors are gradually reducing the sedation and monitoring her son 24-hours-a-day.
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