sedation

• Termo médico que designa a indução de um estado de calma, relaxamento ou redução da ansiedade, geralmente por meio de um sedativo. Também pode se referir ao estado assim produzido.

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.

   Estado de calma

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscalmnessdrowsinessnarcosisstupefaction

   Antônimosagitationexcitationstimulation

2. Administration of sedativesB2formalmedical

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

   Administração de sedativos

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

   Antônimosactivationexcitationrousingstimulationwakening