sedation

Plural: sedations

Noun

• The state of being calmed or made sleepy by medication.
• a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
• the administration of a sedative agent or drug
• The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.

Examples

• The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation.
• The quiet hum of the Scrabble game provided a calming sedation after a busy day.

Synonyms

drugging