insufflation

in·suf·flate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt]
- /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/
- /ˌɪn.sʌ.ˈfleɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt]
- /ɪnˈsʌf leɪt, ˈɪn səˌfleɪt/

Definitions of insufflation word

verb with object insufflation to blow or breathe (something) in. 1
verb with object insufflation Medicine/Medical. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body. 1
verb with object insufflation Ecclesiastical. to breathe upon, especially upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism. 1
noun insufflation The action of breathing or blowing into or on. 1
noun insufflation The result of breathing or blowing into or on. 0
noun insufflation The ritual breathing onto the water used for baptism. 0

See all 6 definitions of insufflation

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Origin of insufflation

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Late Latin insufflātus past participle of insufflāre to blow into or on. See in-2, sufflate

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Parts of speech for Insufflation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Insufflation

insufflation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for insufflation

noun insufflation

gasp — a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise.
breathing — the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen
pant — to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.
gulp — to gasp or choke, as when taking large drafts of a liquid.
wheeze — to breathe with difficulty and with a whistling sound: Asthma caused him to wheeze.

All 12 Synonyms of insufflation

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