Twilight
Twilight
Twilight (pronunciation: /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/) is a term used in the field of medicine to describe a state of consciousness that is between wakefulness and sleep, often induced by certain medications or medical procedures.
Etymology
The term "twilight" originates from the Old English word "twi" meaning "two" and "light", referring to the state of being between light and darkness. In a medical context, it was first used in the late 19th century to describe the semi-conscious state induced by certain anesthetics.
Related Terms
- Twilight Sleep: A state of analgesia and amnesia induced by a combination of morphine and scopolamine, often used in childbirth during the early 20th century.
- Twilight Anesthesia: A type of anesthesia that induces a state of relaxation and forgetfulness before and during a medical procedure.
- Twilight Sedation: A type of sedation where patients remain semi-conscious, able to respond to commands, but are relaxed and unlikely to remember the procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Twilight
- Wikipedia's article - Twilight
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