Sedation - definition of sedation by The Free Dictionary
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WEB1. Reduction of anxiety, stress, irritability, or excitement by administration of a sedative agent or drug. 2. The state or condition induced by a sedative. [Middle English sedacioun, from Old French sedation, from Latin sēdātiō, sēdātiōn-, from sēdātus, past participle of sēdāre, to calm; see sedate1 .]
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