Aspirating: meaning, definitions and examples

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aspirating

 

[ หˆรฆspษ™หŒreษชtษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Aspirating refers to the process of removing fluid or gas from a body cavity using a syringe or suction. This technique is often employed in medical settings to diagnose or treat conditions, such as abscesses or fluid accumulation. It helps in obtaining samples for analysis, relieving pressure, and facilitating healing. The procedure must be performed with precision to avoid damaging surrounding tissues.

Synonyms

drawing out, extracting, suctioning

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is aspirating the fluid from the patient's knee.
  • Aspirating a sample helps determine the nature of the secretion.
  • She was aspirating the stomach contents for analysis.

Translations

Translations of the word "aspirating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aspirante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคšเฅเคšเคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aspirierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghirup

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐัะฟั–ั€ัƒัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ aspirujฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅธๅ…ฅใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aspirant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aspirante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aspirasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํก์ž…ํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชู†ุดุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspirujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ aspirujรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅธๆฐ”็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ aspirant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ anda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ะฝั‹ั ะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒกแƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aspirant

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aspirante

Etymology

The term 'aspirating' stems from the Latin word 'aspirare,' which means 'to breathe upon' or 'to draw in.' This early meaning relates to the act of drawing in air or fluid. In medical terminology, the term has evolved to describe the removal of fluids from the body. The adoption of this term in medical practices can be traced back several centuries, as doctors began utilizing techniques to alleviate health issues associated with excess bodily fluids. The process of aspiration gained significance in various medical fields, including surgery and internal medicine, where precise fluid removal can be critical for patient care. Today, aspirating is a common practice in clinical settings, showcasing the term's evolution from its Latin roots to its modern application in health care.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,804 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.