in·ha·la·tion ( n h -l  shn)n. 1. The act or an instance of inhaling. 2. An inhalant. |
inhalation [ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən]
n
1. the act of inhaling; breathing in of air or other vapours
2. (Medicine) an inhalant formulation
| inhalation (nh-lshn) The act of taking in breath. Inhalation results from the negative pressure in the lungs caused by contraction of the diaphragm, which causes it to move downwards and to expand the chest cavity. The resulting flow of air into the lungs restores a pressure equal to that of the atmosphere. Also called inspiration. Compare exhalation. |
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| Noun | 1. |  inhalation - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathingbreathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation breath - the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath" |
| 2. | inhalation - a medication to be taken by inhaling it medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease |
inhalation
noun breathing, breath, inspiration, inhaling a complete cycle of inhalation and exhalation
Translations
inhalation [ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən] n
(formal) (= breathing in) [air] → inhalation f; [harmful substance] → inhalation f smoke inhalation
inhalation
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