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Vocabulary Entry
insufflation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of blowing or injecting air or gas into a body cavity or onto a surface.
Example Sentences
"The doctor performed an insufflation of the abdomen during the laparoscopic surgery."
"Insufflation can be used to clear out the nasal passages."
"The procedure involved insufflation of the lungs to improve breathing."
V
verb
To blow or inject air or gas into a body cavity or onto a surface.
Example Sentences
"The technician will insufflate the area before proceeding with the examination."
"During the procedure, they will insufflate the colon with a gas."
"Make sure to insufflate slowly to avoid discomfort."