sedation
noun/sɪˈdeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #13,720 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being calmed or made drowsy by a sedative drug.
Example sentence
The dentist used sedation to keep the patient calm during the procedure.
Synonyms & related words
- anesthesia
- tranquilization
- numbing
- calming
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