1. past tense of insufflate; to blow or breathe into something, especially to introduce air, gas, or powdered substance into a body cavity or organ
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The surgeon insufflated carbon dioxide into the patient’s abdomen during the laparoscopic procedure.
• The veterinarian insufflated air into the animal’s lungs to check for proper function.
• The medical device insufflated the medication directly into the nasal cavity.
• During the examination, the doctor insufflated gas to expand the colon for better visibility.
• The technician insufflated powder into the tubing to test for leaks.
• The procedure required that saline be insufflated into the joint space.