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
As a result, Benadryl can cause drowsiness, sedation, and fatigue, which may impair alertness, Dr. Bassett tells Verywell Family.
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Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
But such safeguards can be sidestepped: Some doctors may try to dodge California’s requirements for accreditation by using local anesthesia for surgical procedures that ought to be done with more sedation, Singer said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The patient is often awake, under local anesthesia, with sedation similar to that used for dental procedures.
—Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Benzodiazepines are a depressant that produces sedation, sleepiness and a relaxed mood, the affidavit said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
It’s known to produce feelings of euphoria, with other common side effects including sedation, confusion and dry mouth.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Its unique quality is its capacity to induce profound relaxation without leading to overly sedative effects, even though sedation may be deeper in certain individuals and those with a lower kratom tolerance.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
While the screening test should be covered under the ACA, many patients are billed for extra charges, such as sedation and polyp removal.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
To calm down the hawk and keep its heart rate under control, staff had to place a hood over its face and give it sedation through the nose, according to the center.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 29 Feb. 2024
But such safeguards can be sidestepped: Some doctors may try to dodge California’s requirements for accreditation by using local anesthesia for surgical procedures that ought to be done with more sedation, Singer said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
The patient is often awake, under local anesthesia, with sedation similar to that used for dental procedures.
—Discover Magazine, 27 Mar. 2024
Benzodiazepines are a depressant that produces sedation, sleepiness and a relaxed mood, the affidavit said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 2 Mar. 2024
It’s known to produce feelings of euphoria, with other common side effects including sedation, confusion and dry mouth.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Its unique quality is its capacity to induce profound relaxation without leading to overly sedative effects, even though sedation may be deeper in certain individuals and those with a lower kratom tolerance.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
While the screening test should be covered under the ACA, many patients are billed for extra charges, such as sedation and polyp removal.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
To calm down the hawk and keep its heart rate under control, staff had to place a hood over its face and give it sedation through the nose, according to the center.
—Makiya Seminera, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2024
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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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