sedation
noun
se·da·tion
si-ˈdā-shən 
1
: the inducing of a relaxed easy state especially by the use of sedatives
2
: a state resulting from or as if from sedation
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For some patients, sedation may be necessary.
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When using sedation, patients tend to come around quickly.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Once the procedure — a two-and-a-half-hour process done with IV sedation instead of general anesthesia — was complete, Neda's recovery process began.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
New Lego research found that 96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation after the children played with the set.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
Once the procedure — a two-and-a-half-hour process done with IV sedation instead of general anesthesia — was complete, Neda's recovery process began.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
New Lego research found that 96% of healthcare professionals said the model helps to reduce children's anxiety, and 46% reported a lesser need to use sedation after the children played with the set.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
However, this depression of the CNS may result in drowsiness, sedation, and lack of mental alertness.
—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sedation
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“Sedation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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sedation
noun
se·da·tion
si-ˈdā-shən
1
: the inducing of a relaxed easy state especially by the use of sedatives
2
: a state resulting from sedation see conscious sedation, deep sedation
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