'Sedation' definitions:
Definition of 'sedation'
(from WordNet)
noun
A state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
noun
The administration of a sedative agent or drug [syn: sedation, drugging]
Definition of 'Sedation'
From: GCIDE
- Sedation \Se*da"tion\, n. [L. sedatio.] The act of calming, or the state of being calm. [R.] --Coles. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'sedation'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- catalepsy,
- coma,
- encephalitis lethargica,
- high,
- lethargy,
- narcohypnosis,
- narcolepsy,
- narcoma,
- narcosis,
- narcotic stupor,
- narcotization,
- nod,
- shock,
- sleeping sickness,
- sopor,
- stupor,
- swoon,
- thanatosis,
- trance