Sedation Definition

sĭ-dāshən
noun
The act or process of reducing excitement, nervousness, or irritation, esp. by means of sedatives.
Webster's New World
The state so induced.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Sedation

  • Middle English sedacioun from Old French sedation from Latin sēdātiō sēdātiōn- from sēdātus past participle of sēdāre to calm sedate1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Sedation Sentence Examples

  • The only alternatives were sedation or strapping her down.

  • This treatment is very safe, and the injections can be given in a doctor's office without the use of sedation or anesthesia.

  • Barbiturates are capable of producing all levels of CNS mood alteration, from excitation to mild sedation, hypnosis and deep coma.

  • Sedation due to the drug may be increased by the concomitant use of other central nervous system depressants.

  • At all times be gentle and consider using sedation such as low dose diazepam and/or morphine to help you.

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Words Starting With

SSESED

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NONION

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