Sedation

Pronunciation: /səˈdeɪʃən/

Sedation (noun)

  1. A medical process that makes a person calm and sleepy, often using medicine, so they feel less pain or fear.
  2. The state caused by a drug that reduces alertness and movement, used during tests or procedures.

Examples

  • The doctor explained the medical sleep calming before the procedure.
  • Sedation helps patients rest during the operation.