Definition of Inhalation

1. Noun. The act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing.

Exact synonyms: Aspiration, Breathing In, Inspiration, Intake
Group relationships: Breathing, External Respiration, Respiration, Ventilation
Generic synonyms: Breath
Specialized synonyms: Gasp, Pant, Drag, Puff, Pull
Derivative terms: Aspirate, Inhale, Inhale, Inspire

2. Noun. A medication to be taken by inhaling it.
Exact synonyms: Inhalant
Generic synonyms: Medicament, Medication, Medicinal Drug, Medicine
Derivative terms: Inhale

Definition of Inhalation

1. n. The act of inhaling; also, that which is inhaled.

Definition of Inhalation

1. Noun. The act of inhaling ¹

2. Noun. The substance (medicament) which is inhaled. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Inhalation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Inhalation

1. The drawing of air or other substances into the lungs. Origin: L. Inhalatio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inhalation

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inhabiters
inhabitest
inhabiteth
inhabiting
inhabitiveness
inhabitor
inhabitors
inhabitress
inhabitresses
inhabits
inhabitting
inhalable
inhalant
inhalants
inhalation (current term)
inhalation anaesthesia
inhalation anaesthetic
inhalation analgesia
inhalation anesthesia
inhalation anesthetic
inhalation anthrax
inhalation exposure
inhalation general anaesthetic
inhalation general anesthetic
inhalation therapy
inhalational
inhalational injury
inhalations
inhalator

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