Definition

A medical process that makes a person calm and relaxed, often by using medication.

Example

The doctor recommended sedation for the patient before the procedure to ensure they felt comfortable.

Conversation

I heard they use sedation for some dental procedures now.

Yeah, it really helps patients relax during the treatment.

I think that would make me feel a lot better about going to the dentist.

Definitely! It's nice to know there's a way to ease the anxiety.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sedation → It is formed from "sedare" (meaning to calm or to settle) and the suffix "-tion" (indicating the action or process). The word "sedation" refers to the process of calming or inducing a state of calmness, often through medication.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sedare' which means to calm — this helps you remember that 'sedation' is the process of calming someone down.

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