Noun: instillation ,in-stu'ley-shun
- The introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
"The doctor performed instillation of eye drops to treat the infection";
- instillment, instilment [Brit, Cdn]
- A liquid that is instilled drop by drop
"The eye doctor administered an instillation of dilating drops before the exam"
Sounds like: instance, instation, installa
Derived forms: instillations
Type of: insertion, introduction, intromission, liquid
Encyclopedia: Instillation