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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishBeing calmed or put to sleep with medication, usually before or during a medical procedure.
Common pairings
under sedation
require sedation
deep sedation
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Word forms
- Plural
- sedations
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Rhymes for sedation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
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extension
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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.
