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sedation|sɪˈdeɪʃən|
[a. F. sédation or ad. L. sēdātiōn-em, n. of action f. sēdāre: see sedate a.]
1. The action of allaying, assuaging, making calm or quiet.
a. Med. Now esp. with reference to the use of sedative drugs.
1543Traheron Vigo's Chirurg. ii. iv. i. 65 It causeth the humours to breath out wyth gentyll resolution, and sedation of payne. 1670Maynwaring Pharm. Phys. Repos. 53 The Anodyne Pills..are used in all Cases requiring sedation and allay. 1874H. C. Wood Therap. 58 In tonic doses quinia produces no perceptible sedation of the circulation. 1897Allbutt's Syst. Med. II. 875 A sedation of certain parts may throw other functions into an eminence which may be positive or may be relative. 1979Guardian 19 Feb. 22/6 The dead youth's parents were under sedation yesterday at their home in Dan-y-Cribyn. 1982J. Penn Notice of Death vii. 65 We may get more in the morning from Mrs H., but at the moment she's under sedation.
†b. gen. Obs.
1616Rich Cabinet 57 H. 7. who was ledde after the sedation both of forren and domestick encombrances..to the house of a great Maiestie and Honourable wealth. a1660Contemp. Hist. Irel. (Ir. Archæol. Soc.) II. 70 For the sedation of inquiet..mindes. 1674T. Turnor Bankers & Creditors (1675) 41 The King for the sedation of these..Apprehensions is advised..to issue forth his Declaration.
†2. The state of being settled. Obs. rare—1.
1627–61Feltham Resolves ii. lxxxv. 374 The unevenness of the Earth is clearly Providence. For since it is not any fix'd sedation, but a floating mild variety, that pleaseth; The Hills and Valleys in it, have all their special use. |