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insufflation

insufflation
Noun
pl: insufflations

This term is primarily used in clinical and surgical settings, carrying a highly technical and formal register. It describes a specific mechanical action of blowing or pumping a substance into a cavity, distinguishing it from general administration methods like injection or ingestion.

In laparoscopic surgery, the term specifically refers to the creation of a pneumoperitoneum, where the abdominal cavity is expanded to provide the surgeon with a clear workspace. In other medical contexts, it refers to the delivery of powdered medications or gases into the nasal or ear canals.

Meanings

Nouninsufflation

The act of introducing a gas, vapor, or powdered substance into a body cavity, such as the lungs, ears, or nose, typically for medical treatment.

The doctor performed a nasal insufflation to deliver the medication directly to the mucous membranes.

Nouninsufflation

The process of inflating a body cavity with gas, such as carbon dioxide, to create space for surgical visualization during laparoscopic procedures.

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