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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It has not been shown to cause dependency, sedation, or withdrawal.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Luka was placed on heavy sedation, but even that wasn't enough to stop his heavy thrashing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, in Japan, colonoscopies are commonly performed without sedation, and the same is true in China.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Parents should watch out for symptoms such as sedation, difficulty breathing and confusion, Johnson advised.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Luka was placed on heavy sedation, but even that wasn't enough to stop his heavy thrashing.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
For example, in Japan, colonoscopies are commonly performed without sedation, and the same is true in China.
—Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Parents should watch out for symptoms such as sedation, difficulty breathing and confusion, Johnson advised.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 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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