Word
sedation
Phoneticsse·da·tion
US/səˈdeɪʃən/
UK/sɛdˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the use of medicine to make you feel sleepy or relaxed so you can have a medical treatment. It is not as strong as general anesthesia but helps you stay calm during a procedure.
n. the administration of a drug to induce a state of reduced consciousness or relaxation, typically for the purpose of medical treatment. Often used to describe a level of consciousness between full wakefulness and general anesthesia.
Examples
“The doctor used sedation to help me relax during the scan.”
“The patient received light sedation before the dentist performed the root canal to ensure she remained comfortable throughout the procedure.”
“Modern dental practices often utilize mild sedation to manage patient anxiety, allowing for more complex treatments to be completed in a single session without the risks associated with full anesthesia.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor used sedation to help me relax during the scan.”
contextual
“The patient received light sedation before the dentist performed the root canal to ensure she remained comfortable throughout the procedure.”
complex
“Modern dental practices often utilize mild sedation to manage patient anxiety, allowing for more complex treatments to be completed in a single session without the risks associated with full anesthesia.”
Real-World Examples
“Researchers also recorded nausea, vomiting, sedation levels, and how long patients remained in the hospital.” “He now has data on more than 300 hysteroscopies performed under conscious sedation, which he is releasing shortly.” Word family
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