1. blows or breathes air, gas, or powder into a body cavity or onto a surface
Usage: medical; technical

Examples

• The doctor insufflates the patient’s lungs during the procedure.
• The technician insufflates carbon dioxide into the abdomen for better visibility.
• The device insufflates sterile air into the surgical site.
• She insufflates the powder medication through the nasal spray.
• The veterinarian insufflates oxygen into the animal’s respiratory system.
• The machine automatically insufflates the correct amount of gas.