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

Medical records revealed that Arriaga had been given two other sedation medications and nitrous oxide gas in addition to the Demerol. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Still, the option rarely comes up during a typical extraction consultation, which tends to focus on sedation, healing time and dry socket risk rather than what happens to the tissue itself. — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

By the second day, her heart had begun to recover enough for doctors to remove the device and gradually bring her out of sedation. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness. — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sedation

• ablation
• aeration
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation

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