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TWILIGHT SLEEP

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Twilight Sleep.

Twilight Sleep - as a noun

A state of general anesthesia in which the person retains a slight degree of consciousness; can be induced by injection of scopolamine or morphine

Example Sentences

"She underwent a twilight sleep during her dental procedure last week."
"The doctors recommended twilight sleep for the patient during the operation."
"The use of twilight sleep in childbirth became less common after the 1960s."
"They used twilight sleep to dull the pain during her surgery."
"The mother-to-be opted for a twilight sleep to manage labor pain."
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