1. a medical device used to blow gas, powder, or vapor into a body cavity
Usage: medical

Examples

• The surgeon used an insufflator to inflate the abdomen during laparoscopic surgery.
• The insufflator delivered carbon dioxide gas to create space for the procedure.
• Medical technicians checked the insufflator’s pressure settings before the operation.
• The powder insufflator helped deliver medication directly to the nasal passages.
• Modern insufflators have safety features to prevent over-pressurization.
• The veterinarian used a small insufflator during the minimally invasive procedure.