What does "sedation" mean?

The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives.

What is a synonym for "sedation"?

Common synonyms include: anxiolysis, calming, catalepsy, coma, drug induced sedation, drugging.

noun

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Noun

1
The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives. countable, uncountable
"The patient was so agitated that the doctor resorted to sedation."
2
the administration of a sedative agent or drug wordnet
3
a state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administrative of a sedative agent wordnet

"Tom was kept under sedation throughout the procedure."