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Insufflation (Noun)

(medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Insufflation of a medicated powder is often used to treat lung infections in critically ill patients.
In cases of respiratory failure, mechanical insufflation of the lungs can be an effective method of artificial respiration.
Physicians carefully perform the procedure of insufflation of the air or medicated powder into the body cavity.
Researchers are exploring new methods of pulmonary insufflation that can improve gas exchange in damaged lungs.
A portable insufflation device can provide safe and efficient respiratory assistance to patients in remote locations.

An act of blowing or breathing on or into something.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The glassblower carefully controlled the insufflation of air to shape the molten glass into a delicate vase.
During the ancient ritual, the shaman's gentle insufflation on the gemstone was believed to awaken its mystical powers.
To ignite the flame, she had to adjust the valve for proper insufflation of air into the Bunsen burner.
In this form of yoga, deep breathing exercises, or pranayama, involved precise control of insufflation to achieve spiritual balance.
Inflating the lungs during a CPR rescue requires quick and powerful insufflation through the mask or mouthpiece.