1. the use of drugs to make someone calm or sleepy, especially before a medical procedure
Usage: medical
2. the state of being calm, relaxed, or sleepy as a result of taking sedative drugs

Examples

• The patient received light sedation before the dental procedure.
• Under sedation, she felt no pain during the surgery.
• The doctor recommended sedation to help with her severe anxiety.
• He was kept under sedation for several hours after the operation.
• The sedation made her feel drowsy and relaxed.
• Conscious sedation allows patients to remain awake but calm.
• The level of sedation was carefully monitored throughout the procedure.