sedation
UK/sɪ'deɪʃ(ə)n/US/si'deiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A calm, drowsy state produced by sedative drugs; the act of inducing it.
镇静（状态）；用镇静药物使人平静、昏睡的过程。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsed (sit, settle) + -ation = 'making someone settle down.' Sedation drugs literally calm a body into sitting still — quiet and motionless.
Root sit still carries 98 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.under sedation处于镇静状态
- 2.deep sedation深度镇静
- 3.conscious sedation清醒镇静
- 4.administer sedation实施镇静
Example Sentences
- 1.
The patient was kept under sedation throughout the long operation.
- 2.
Conscious sedation lets you stay awake but completely relaxed.