Sedation

usgb/sɪˈdeɪʃn/
noun

The state of being calm or asleep because of a drug or medical treatment.

The dentist used mild sedation to put the patient at ease during the procedure.
Visual representation of "sedation" - The state of being calm or asleep because of a drug or medical treatment

Often appears as...

  • under sedation
  • mild sedation
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Medical Context

Often used in healthcare to describe medically-induced calm or sleep before treatment.

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The patient received sedation before undergoing surgery.
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Different Levels

Sedation can range from mild drowsiness to deep sleep, depending on dosage and method.

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For a lengthy dental procedure, deeper sedation may be used.
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Sedation vs. Anesthesia

Sedation is not the same as general anesthesia; with sedation, patients may stay awake but relaxed.

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The endoscopy was performed under mild sedation, not under general anesthesia.
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