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sedate

verbtécnico/sɨˈdaɾ/low

se·dar

Definition

To administer a sedative drug to calm or induce drowsiness, typically in a medical context.
The patient was sedated before the MRI scan.
The vet will sedate the dog to perform the surgery.

Etymology

Do latim 'sedare' (acalmar, aquietar).

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