sedation
[ si-dey-shuhn ]
/ 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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OTHER WORDS FROM 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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Medical 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.
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