Vocabulary Entry

sedation

|noun • verb

noun

The process of calming or inducing sleep, often through medication.

Example Sentences

"The doctor recommended sedation for the procedure to ensure the patient felt no pain."

"Sedation is often used in dental surgeries to help patients relax."

"After sedation, the patient was monitored closely for any adverse reactions."

verb

Example Sentences

"The anesthesiologist will sedate the patient before the surgery begins."

"In some cases, it may be necessary to sedate a child for a medical examination."

"They decided to sedate the animal for easier examination."