sedation (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /sɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definition
The administration of a drug to produce a state of calm, relaxation, or sleepiness, often to facilitate medical procedures.
Examples
The patient required deep sedation before the surgeon could begin the complex procedure.
After the sedation wore off, the patient felt groggy but relieved that the surgery was over.
Doctors often use conscious sedation to keep patients comfortable during minor outpatient operations.
How to Use sedation
- under sedation (prepositional phrase)
- in a state of being sedated — "The patient remained under sedation for several hours after the operation."
- require sedation (collocation)
- to need the administration of sedatives — "Many children require sedation for dental work to prevent anxiety."
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