premedication
noun
pre·med·i·ca·tion
-ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 
: preliminary medication
especially
: medication to induce a relaxed state preparatory to the administration of an anesthetic
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“Premedication.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/premedication. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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