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| sedation [ si dáysh'n ] |
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1. use of sedatives: the use of a sedative or tranquillizing drug to induce a state of calm, restfulness, or drowsiness
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2. state of calm: a state of calm, restfulness, or drowsiness, especially as induced by a sedative or tranquillizing drug
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| [Mid-16th century. Directly or via French< Latin sedation-< sedatus (see sedate1)] |
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