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twilight sleep

/ˈtwaɪlaɪt sliːp/

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/ˈtwaɪlaɪt sliːp/C1formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruИсторический медицинский термин для состояния полусознания, вызванного лекарствами, особенно использовавшегося во время родов в начале и середине XX века для уменьшения боли и памяти о родах.

A historical medical term for a state of semi-consciousness induced by drugs, particularly used during childbirth in the early to mid-20th century to reduce pain and memory of labor.

  1. Obstetric anesthesiaC2formal

    A state of partial anesthesia and amnesia induced by a combination of drugs, historically used during childbirth to reduce pain while allowing the mother to remain semi-conscious.

    ruСумеречный сон

    • Twilight sleep was commonly used in the early 20th century for labor.
    • The patient experienced twilight sleep during the surgical procedure.
    • Modern medicine has largely replaced twilight sleep with safer alternatives.