INSUFFLATING | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Insufflate

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

late 17th century: from late Latin insufflat- ‘blown into’, from the verb insufflare, from in- ‘into’ + sufflare ‘blow’ (from sub- ‘from below’ + flare ‘to blow’). insufflate (sense 2) dates from the early 20th century

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈɪnsəfleɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

blow or breathe (air, vapour, or a powdered medicine) into or through a body cavity.

Short Definition:

blow or breathe air, vapour, or powdered medicine into or through body cavity

Definition:

breathe on (someone) to symbolize spiritual influence.

Short Definition:

breathe on someone to symbolize spiritual influence

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