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sedation definition

se·da·tion (si dā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act or process of reducing excitement, nervousness, or irritation, esp. by means of sedatives
  2. the state so induced

Etymology: L sedatio, a calming < sedare: see sedate

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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