1. A state of reduced excitement or anxiety that is induced by the administration of a sedative agent
   "The patient was given sedation before the dental procedure"
    
2. The administration of a sedative agent or drug
   "The patient required sedation before the procedure due to severe anxiety";
   - drugging

Derived forms: sedations

Type of: administration, giving medication, physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state

Encyclopedia: Sedation