noun

sedation

Sedation (noun) means the act or state of being calmed by a sedative drug. Example: “The procedure was carried out under light sedation.”

noun

The act or state of being calmed by a sedative drug.

"The procedure was carried out under light sedation."

How to use sedation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing calmed or put to sleep with medication, usually before or during a medical procedure.

Common pairings

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Word forms

sedations plural

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Rhymes for sedation

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sedation” mean?

The word “sedation” means the act or state of being calmed by a sedative drug. In plain terms, being calmed or put to sleep with medication, usually before or during a medical procedure.

How do you use “sedation” in a sentence?

Here is “sedation” used in a sentence: “The procedure was carried out under light sedation.”

What part of speech is “sedation”?

“Sedation” is a noun.

What is the meaning of sedation?

"sedation" (noun) means the act or state of being calmed by a sedative drug.

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