Synonyms for sedation
sɪˈdeɪ ʃənse·da·tion

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1. sedationnoun

   a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent

   Synonyms:
   drugging

2. sedation, druggingnoun

   the administration of a sedative agent or drug

   Synonyms:
   drugging

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1. • Administration
   • Physical Condition

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1. List of paraphrases for "sedation":

   sedative, drowsiness, sleepiness, somnolence

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1. Mandy Watson:

   Koalas will be captured and assessed by veterinarians using strict health assessment protocols and anything that is found to be in poor condition or suffering will be humanely euthanized while it's under sedation.

2. Isseki Maeda:

   Bereaved families often feel guilty and wonder if they could do more for the patient, if they believed sedation shortened survival, their guilty feeling may become deeper. Our study indicated that continuous deep sedation did not shorten patient life or change patient’s dying process.

3. Jessica Knox:

   I will never forget the first day Willetta Avery opened Willetta Avery eyes after we turned down Willetta Avery sedation, i called Willetta Avery uncle and was like,' Oh my God, he's awake, like we've turned a major corner.'.

4. Jean Leonetti:

   The patient has to be at the end of their life and suffering despite the treatment given, when these elements are present, I (the doctor) am obliged to start sedation that is deep and continues until death.

5. Cynthia Fontanella:

   Mood stabilizers and psychotic medications can cause weight gain, say up to 30 or 40 pounds... stiffness of their neck or eyes... and it can cause sedation, so, they may not use their medication and may self-medicate with cannabis to treat the mood disorders.