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Noun: twilight sleep  'twI,lIt sleep
  1. A state of general anaesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine

Derived forms: twilight sleeps

Type of: general anaesthesia [Brit, Cdn], general anesthesia [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Twilight sleep

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