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
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For some patients, sedation may be necessary.
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Ideally, complications are minimized by using conscious sedation for the shortest time period possible and ensuring a qualified healthcare provider, trained in recognizing complications and able to intervene rapidly, oversees the conscious sedation.
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Pamela Assid, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
For three weeks, Horenstein was unable to speak to his client due to the heavy sedation.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
The drug also sidesteps common opioid side effects including constipation and sedation.
—Michael Franco
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The mother posted on social media June 13 that Leah could move all of her fingers, noting that doctors determined that Leah did not need sedation to recover.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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Pamela Assid, Verywell Health, 21 July 2025
For three weeks, Horenstein was unable to speak to his client due to the heavy sedation.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
The drug also sidesteps common opioid side effects including constipation and sedation.
—Michael Franco
may 21, New Atlas, 21 May 2025
The mother posted on social media June 13 that Leah could move all of her fingers, noting that doctors determined that Leah did not need sedation to recover.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 June 2025
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 2 Aug. 2025.
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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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