sedation

• Término médico que se refiere a la inducción de un estado de calma, relajación o reducción de la ansiedad, generalmente mediante un fármaco sedante.

A medical term referring to the induction of a state of calm, relaxation, or reduced anxiety, typically through the administration of a sedative drug.

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1. State of calmnessB2formalmedical

   A state of reduced excitement, anxiety, or consciousness induced by a sedative agent.

   Sedación

   • The patient was under mild sedation during the dental procedure.
   • Sedation helped her relax before the surgery.
   • The doctor monitored the level of sedation carefully.

   Sinónimoscalmnessdrowsinessnarcosisstupefaction

   Antónimosagitationexcitationstimulation

2. Administration of sedativesB2formalmedical

   The act of giving a sedative drug to a person to calm them or induce sleep.

   sedación

   • Sedation was administered before the MRI scan.
   • The nurse prepared the equipment for conscious sedation.
   • The anesthesiologist is responsible for sedation during the operation.

   Antónimosactivationexcitationrousingstimulationwakening