sedation

[si-dey-shuhn]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the calming of mental excitement or abatement of physiological function, especially by the administration of a drug.

2. the state so induced.

sedation

/ sɪˈdeɪʃən /

noun

1. a state of calm or reduced nervous activity

2. the administration of a sedative

Other Word Forms

• oversedation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of sedation¹

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin sēdātiōn-, stem of sēdātiō; equivalent to sedate + -ion

Example Sentences

I was constantly looking outside myself for both stimulation and sedation.

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In high doses, it can have opioid effects such as sedation.

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This was followed by a spell in intensive care and 11 days' sedation.

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In the weeks that followed, she underwent more surgeries, sedation and intubation.

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“But they couldn’t provide any details – how many stops would there be, what level of sedation would she receive. Nothing.”

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