sedation

[ si-dey-shuh n ]

/ sɪˈdeɪ ʃən /

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noun Medicine/Medical.

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

the state so induced.

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Nearby words

sedan, sedan chair, sedarim, sedate, sedately, sedation, sedative, seddon, sedecias, sedentary, seder

Origin of sedation

1535–45; < Latin sēdātiōn- (stem of sēdātiō), equivalent to sēdāt(us) (see sedate) + -iōn- -ion

Related forms

o·ver·se·da·tion, noun

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Examples from the Web for sedation

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The doctor had continually attempted to get her to take some form of sedation.
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British Dictionary definitions for sedation

sedation

/ (sɪˈdeɪʃən) /

noun

a state of calm or reduced nervous activity

the administration of a sedative

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Medicine definitions for sedation

sedation

[ sĭ-dā′shən ]

n.

Reduction of anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement by administration of a sedative agent or drug.

The state or condition induced by a sedative.