sedation

n. act of calming by administering a sedative drug; influence of sedative drugs

Sedation is a medical procedure involving the administration of sedative drugs, generally to facilitate a medical procedure with local anaesthesia.
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Sedation is the act of calming by administration of a sedative. A sedative is a medication that commonly induces the nervous [more]Sedation - Community and Resources

Noun
1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
(hypernym) physiological state, physiological condition
2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug
(synonym) drugging
(hypernym) administration, giving medication
(derivation) sedate, calm, tranquilize, tranquillize, tranquillise

n. sedation, act of calming by administering a sedative drug; influence of sedative drugs