Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insufflate
verb
/ˈɪn.səˌfleɪt/
Definition
To blow air or gas into a body cavity or space.
Examples
- Doctors may insufflate the abdomen with gas to improve visibility during laparoscopic surgery.
- Insufflation of powdery medications can help deliver the drug directly into the lungs.
- During the procedure, the technician carefully insufflated the balloon to expand it.
Meaning
Insufflation refers to the act of introducing a substance, usually air or gas, into a part of the body, often for medical or therapeutic purposes.
Synonyms
- inflate
- blow in
- pump
