1. the act of blowing or breathing into something
Usage: medical; technical
2. the medical procedure of introducing gas, powder, or vapor into a body cavity
Usage: medical
3. the act of breathing or blowing upon someone or something as part of a religious ceremony
Usage: religious; ceremonial

Examples

• The doctor performed insufflation of the patient’s lungs during the procedure.
• Insufflation of carbon dioxide helped the surgeon see the internal organs more clearly.
• The medical team used insufflation to deliver the medication directly to the affected area.
• During the baptism, the priest performed insufflation as part of the traditional ceremony.
• The insufflation technique allowed for better visualization during the laparoscopic surgery.
• Nasal insufflation of the vaccine proved to be an effective delivery method.