insufflate
to blow or breathe (something) in.
Medicine/Medical. to blow (air or a medicinal substance) into some opening or upon some part of the body.
Ecclesiastical. to breathe upon, especially upon one being baptized or upon the water of baptism.
Origin of insufflate
1Other words from insufflate
- in·suf·fla·tion, noun
- in·suf·fla·tor, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for insufflate
/ (ˈɪnsʌˌfleɪt) /
(tr) to breathe or blow (something) into (a room, area, etc)
med to blow (air, medicated powder, etc) into the lungs or into a body cavity
(tr) to breathe or blow upon (someone or something) as a ritual or sacramental act, esp so as to symbolize the influence of the Holy Spirit
Derived forms of insufflate
- insufflation, noun
- insufflator, noun
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