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sedation

[ si-dey-shuhn ]

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. the calming of mental excitement or abatement of physiological function, especially by the administration of a drug.
  2. the state so induced.


sedation

/ ²õɪˈ»å±ðɪʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. a state of calm or reduced nervous activity
  2. the administration of a sedative
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sedation1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ²õŧ»åÄå³Ù¾±Å²Ô-, stem of ²õŧ»åÄå³Ù¾±Å; equivalent to sedate + -ion
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Example Sentences

This was followed by a spell in intensive care and 11 days' sedation.

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In the weeks that followed, she underwent more surgeries, sedation and intubation.

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“But they couldn’t provide any details – how many stops would there be, what level of sedation would she receive. Nothing.â€

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The inquest heard a dog-handler was called to the scene and used a sedation dart to remove Zeus from the garden.

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Doctors are gradually reducing the sedation and monitoring her son 24-hours-a-day.

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