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

Examples of sedation in a Sentence

For some patients, sedation may be necessary.

Recent Examples on the Web

Besides the risk of infections, allergic reactions, scarring and other skin problems — which can happen with regular tattooing — sedation tattooing also carries anesthesia risks. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Following sedation, cats might be groggy, sleepy and quieter, a Pets Radar article reported. —Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025

One nickname — Zombie tranq — reflects shambling from deep sedation. —Pat Beall, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2025

Last year, Planned Parenthood had already begun reducing some services at the Manhattan Health Center, which temporarily stopped providing abortions after 20 weeks and discontinued deep sedation for IUD placement and removal. —Isabel Ling, Curbed, 26 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sedation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Medical Definition

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