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insufflate
[ in-suhf-leyt, in-suh-fleyt ]
verb (used with object)
, in·suf·flat·ed, in·suf·flat·ing.
- 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.
insufflate
/ ˈɪnsʌˌfleɪt /
verb
- 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
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Derived Forms
- ˈinsufˌflator, noun
- ˌinsufˈflation, noun
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Other Words From
- insuf·flation noun
- insuf·flator noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of insufflate1
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