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.
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Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The album is filled with narrators who either beg to be freed from their pain or who, more often than not, are being beaten into sedation.
—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Pitchfork,
8 June 2026
The egg freezing procedure involves appointments, around seven to 10 days of hormone injections to stimulate egg production, followed by a minor one-day operation under sedation for the retrieval of the eggs.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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