insufflation

Other forms: insufflations

Definitions of insufflation
  1. noun
    an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
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    type of:
    blow, puff
    forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
  2. noun
    (medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity)
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    type of:
    blowing
    processing that involves blowing a gas
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