Noun: insufflation ,in-su'fley-shun
- An act of blowing or breathing on or into something
"The doctor performed insufflation to clear the patient's blocked ear"
- (medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity)
"The insufflation of the medication directly into the patient's lungs provided quick relief"
Derived forms: insufflations
Encyclopedia: Insufflation