twilight sleep

/ˌtwaɪˈlaɪt slip/
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Definitions of twilight sleep
  1. 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
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    type of:
    general anaesthesia, general anesthesia
    a state of total unconsciousness resulting from anesthetic drugs (as for a major surgical operation)
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