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

Finally, the drug didn't cause any of the side effects of opioids including constipation, memory problems, or sedation. —Michael Franco may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025

In his world, people are conditioned into compliance not through violence but through comfort, entertainment, and chemical sedation. —Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

However, reversal agents can be used to reverse the effects of the sedation once the procedure is complete. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025

The effects of sedation will vary depending on the dosage and how it was administered. —Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 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