Definition of Sedation

1. Noun. A state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent.


2. Noun. The administration of a sedative agent or drug.
Exact synonyms: Drugging
Generic synonyms: Administration, Giving Medication
Derivative terms: Drug, Sedate

Definition of Sedation

1. n. The act of calming, or the state of being calm.

Definition of Sedation

1. Noun. The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Sedation

1. the reduction of stress or excitement by the use of sedatives [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sedation

1. 1. The act of calming, especially by the administration of a sedative. 2. The state of being calm. Origin: L. Sedatio, to calm, allay (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Sedation

sedan
sedan chair
sedan chairs
sedanlike
sedans
sedarim
sedate
sedated
sedately
sedateness
sedatenesses
sedater
sedates
sedatest
sedating
sedation (current term)
sedations
sedative
sedative-hypnotic
sedative-hypnotic drug
sedative drug
sedatives
seddity
sede
sedecuple
sedent
sedentarily
sedentariness
sedentarisation
sedentarise

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