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Definitions for sedation
sɪˈdeɪ ʃənse·da·tion

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. sedationnoun

    a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent

  2. sedation, druggingnoun

    the administration of a sedative agent or drug

Wiktionary

  1. sedationnoun

    The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.

Wikipedia

  1. Sedation

    Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Examples of drugs which can be used for sedation include isoflurane, diethyl ether, propofol, etomidate, ketamine, pentobarbital, lorazepam and midazolam.

ChatGPT

  1. sedation

    Sedation is a medically induced state that can reduce irritability, excitement, or agitation and allows patients to stay awake but feel relaxed and comfortable during surgical or medical procedures. It's also often used to alleviate pain or anxiety, and it can range from mild (just feeling relaxed) to deep (being unable to recall the procedure). The level of sedation required is typically determined by the nature of the procedure and the patient's specific needs.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Sedationnoun

    the act of calming, or the state of being calm

  2. Etymology: [L. sedatio.]

Wikidata

  1. Sedation

    Sedation is the reduction of irritability or agitation by administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure or diagnostic procedure. Drugs which can be used for sedation include propofol, etomidate, ketamine, fentanyl, and midazolam.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sedation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sedation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of sedation in a Sentence

  1. Wendy Troxel:

    It is a sedative, sedation is not sleep.

  2. Isseki Maeda:

    Bereaved families often feel guilty and wonder if they could do more for the patient, if they believed sedation shortened survival, their guilty feeling may become deeper. Our study indicated that continuous deep sedation did not shorten patient life or change patient’s dying process.

  3. Mandy Watson:

    Koalas will be captured and assessed by veterinarians using strict health assessment protocols and anything that is found to be in poor condition or suffering will be humanely euthanized while it's under sedation.

  4. Jean Leonetti:

    The patient has to be at the end of their life and suffering despite the treatment given, when these elements are present, I (the doctor) am obliged to start sedation that is deep and continues until death.

  5. Jonathan Franks:

    Matthew's situation remains dire, and the family reiterates its plea to Presidents Joe Biden and Maduro to arrange an emergency medical evacuation, we are concerned that once authorities withdraw heavy sedation, Matthew Heath will take the first opportunity Matthew Heath gets to attempt suicide again.

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