The Open Dictionary

sedation

noun

UK/siˈdeɪ.ʃen/
US/səˈdeɪ.ʃen/

Definitions of sedation noun

  1. Uncountablemedical

    The process of using medication or other methods to induce a calm or sleep-like state in someone.

    • Patients often undergo sedation before a surgery to ensure they are comfortable and to reduce anxiety.

    • The dentist administered sedation to the patient before the complex tooth extraction to alleviate their anxiety.

    • In the emergency room, sedation is often used to help severely injured patients so they can receive necessary medical procedures.