inhale

This term describes the active process of drawing air or gas into the respiratory system. It carries a physiological connotation of intake, often associated with a conscious effort to capture a scent or a medical requirement to expand the lungs. In a pharmacological or recreational context, the word specifically refers to the administration of substances via the lungs, distinguishing it from ingestion or injection. It implies a direct path from the external environment to the bloodstream through the pulmonary system.