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TWILIGHT SLEEP

\twˈa͡ɪla͡ɪt slˈiːp], \twˈa‍ɪla‍ɪt slˈiːp], \t_w_ˈaɪ_l_aɪ_t s_l_ˈiː_p]\

Definitions of TWILIGHT SLEEP

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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