sedation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent
  2. noun the administration of a sedative agent or drug
    drugging.

WordNet

Se*da"tion noun
Etymology
L. sedatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of calming, or the state of being calm. R. Coles.

Webster 1913