sedation meaning

UK US /səˈdeɪʃən/ 3 syllables

sedation (noun): a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent.

sedation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

sedation as a noun

  1. a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent

    Type of: physical condition

  2. the administration of a sedative agent or drug

    Synonyms: drugging

    Type of: administration

    Related forms: sedate

How to pronounce sedation

sedation is pronounced /səˈdeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with sedation

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