Definition of Instillation

1. Noun. The introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop.

Exact synonyms: Instillment, Instilment
Generic synonyms: Insertion, Introduction, Intromission
Specialized synonyms: Infusion
Derivative terms: Instill, Instill, Instil

2. Noun. A liquid that is instilled drop by drop.
Generic synonyms: Liquid
Derivative terms: Instill

Definition of Instillation

1. n. The act of instilling; also, that which is instilled.

Definition of Instillation

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Instillation

1. To drop in; to pour in drop by drop; hence, to impart gradually; to infuse slowly; to cause to be imbibed. Synonym: To infuse, impart, inspire, implant, inculcate, insinuate. Origin: L. Instillatio, from stillare = to drop This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Instillation

insteps
instigant
instigate
instigated
instigates
instigating
instigation
instigations
instigative
instigator
instigators
instil
instill
instill
instillation (current term)
instillation (current term)
instillations
instillator
instillator
instilled
instiller
instillers
instilling
instillment
instillments
instills
instilment
instils
instinct
instinct

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