English Explanatory Dictionary

premedication

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The administration of a drug (or mixture of drugs) prior to an anesthetic, especially to induce sedation; the drug so administered.
adj
  1. Pre medication.

Word forms

premedication premedications

Etymology

From pre- + medication.

Antonyms

postmedication
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