1. to blow or breathe air, gas, or powder into a body cavity or onto a surface
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The doctor will insufflate carbon dioxide into the abdomen during the procedure.
• Medical technicians insufflate contrast material to improve imaging quality.
• The surgeon insufflated the surgical site with sterile air.
• Researchers insufflated the experimental compound into the test chamber.
• The procedure requires insufflating gas to create better visibility.
• Veterinarians may insufflate medication directly into an animal’s respiratory system.