Insufflation
[in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt] /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/
verb (used with object), insufflated, insufflating.
1.
to blow or breathe (something) in.
2.
Medicine/Medical. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body.
3.
Ecclesiastical. to breathe upon, especially upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism.
/ˈɪnsʌˌfleɪt/
verb
1.
(transitive) to breathe or blow (something) into (a room, area, etc)
2.
(med) to blow (air, medicated powder, etc) into the lungs or into a body cavity
3.
(transitive) to breathe or blow upon (someone or something) as a ritual or sacramental act, esp so as to symbolize the influence of the Holy Spirit
insufflation in·suf·fla·tion (ĭn’sə-flā’shən)
n.
insufflate in·suf·flate (ĭn’sə-flāt’, ĭn-sŭf’lāt’)
v. in·suf·flat·ed, in·suf·flat·ing, in·suf·flates
in’suf·fla’tor n.
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