sedation

• Terme médical désignant l'administration d'un médicament sédatif pour induire un état de calme, de relaxation ou de réduction de l'anxiété, pouvant aller jusqu'à un sommeil provoqué ou une perte de conscience légère.

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

indénombrable

1. State of calmnessB2formalmedical

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

   sédation

   • 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.

   Synonymescalmnessdrowsinessnarcosisstupefaction

   Antonymesagitationexcitationstimulation

2. Administration of sedativesB2formalmedical

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

   sédation

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

   Antonymesactivationexcitationrousingstimulationwakening