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Insufflate, as a verb, is defined as the act of forcefully blowing or breathing air, dust, or fine powder into a cavity, a container, or a particular location. This term is commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical contexts, where it signifies administering a substance through inhalation or blowing it into a specific body cavity or structure.
In a medical sense, insufflation is often utilized to introduce gases or powdered substances into different parts of the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. For instance, insufflating air into the colon or rectum during a medical examination helps to expand the area and facilitate better visualization. Similarly, various powders or medicinal substances can be administered by insufflation to reach specific body systems or organs through inhalation.
The term "insufflate" also finds application in cultural and religious practices. In certain ceremonies, it refers to the practice of blowing or breathing a substance, such as tobacco, herbs, or sacred powders, into a specific space as a ritualistic or symbolic act.
Overall, "insufflate" entails the deliberate act of forcefully blowing or introducing air, powder, or substances into a cavity or space for various purposes, including medical, therapeutic, diagnostic, and cultural applications.
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To blow into; to fill the lungs of an asphyxiated new born infant by blowing into the mouth and nose, or to blow a medicated powder into a cavity.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "insufflate" has its roots in Latin. It is derived from the combination of two Latin words: "in" meaning "into" and "sufflāre" meaning "to blow". "Sufflāre" is formed by combining the prefix "sub", meaning "under", and "flāre", meaning "to blow". Therefore, "insufflāre" in Latin meant "to blow into" or "to inflate". Over time, this Latin verb transformed into "insufflate" in English, keeping the same essential meaning of "to blow or breathe into".
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