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inhalation Definition

in·ha·la·tion (in′hə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of inhaling
  2. inhalant

Etymology: < pp. of L inhalare

inhalation Synonyms

inhalation

n.

gasp, inhaling, puff, drag*; see breath 1.

inhalation Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • droplet: Transmission Transmission is by inhalation of infected water droplets.
  • spore: Lung The inhalation of anthrax spores is potentially the most serious route of infection.
  • fume: The " G4 " must be brush applied: NOT with spray gun as inhalation of fumes must be avoided.
  • dust: In susceptible people the repeated inhalation of dust may provoke asthma or hay fever.
  • vapor: Mercury may enter the body by inhalation of the vapor or through the skin.
  • smoke: Passive smoking is the inhalation of smoke from the surrounding air.

Converse of object

  • suffer: The elderly female resident suffered smoke inhalation in the incident which destroyed her home.
  • avoid: This will help avoid inhalation of high levels of fungi.
  • prevent: A mask may also be worn to prevent inhalation of airborne particles.

Adjective modifier

  • deep: However, deep inhalation is still required to produce the rapid pulse of nicotine to the brain associated with absorption in the lung alveoli.

Modifies a noun

  • anthrax: Person to person spread of inhalation anthrax does not occur.
  • sedation: Inhalation sedation can be used for children of any age.
  • toxicology: Work is ongoing within OECD with respect to inhalation toxicology study guidelines.
  • suspension: Safety features of budesonide inhalation suspension in the FL - Orlando, Toy Safety FL - Orlando, Toy Safety.
  • anesthesia: The influence of its work on gases and vapors was to prove seminal in the development of inhalation anesthesia.
  • insulin: Picking the winners Many recognize that the winner of the battle for inhalation insulin patients will have to succeed at two vital disciplines.

Noun used with modifier

  • budesonide: Safety features of budesonide inhalation suspension in the FL - Orlando, Toy Safety FL - Orlando, Toy Safety.
  • smoke: Smoke inhalation from fires started by candles resulted in 16 % of visits to A&E units.
  • steam: Use the same dilution in a bowl of steaming hot water for a steam inhalation.
  • dust: George was a stone mason and died at the age of 42 from dust inhalation.