Inhalation: meaning, definitions and examples

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inhalation

 

[ ɪnˈheɪləʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

The action or process of inhaling.

Synonyms

breathing in, inhaling, inspiration.

Examples of usage

  • He took a deep inhalation before diving into the water.
  • She felt a sharp pain in her chest with every inhalation.
  • The doctor instructed the patient on proper inhalation techniques.
  • The inhalation of smoke can be harmful to your health.
  • The first step in CPR is to ensure proper inhalation of air into the lungs.
Context #2 | Noun

chemistry

The introduction of a substance to the body through the respiratory tract.

Synonyms

absorption, breathing in, ingestion.

Examples of usage

  • The inhalation of toxic fumes can cause serious health problems.
  • This medication is administered through inhalation.
  • Inhalation therapy is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "inhalation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inalação

🇮🇳 श्वासावरोध

🇩🇪 Einatmung

🇮🇩 inhalasi

🇺🇦 інгаляція

🇵🇱 inhalacja

🇯🇵 吸入 (きゅうにゅう)

🇫🇷 inhalation

🇪🇸 inhalación

🇹🇷 inhalasyon

🇰🇷 흡입 (heub-ip)

🇸🇦 استنشاق (istinshaq)

🇨🇿 inhalace

🇸🇰 inhalácia

🇨🇳 吸入 (xīrù)

🇸🇮 inhalacija

🇮🇸 innöndun

🇰🇿 ингаляция

🇬🇪 ინჰალაცია (inhalacia)

🇦🇿 inhaliyasiya

🇲🇽 inhalación

Etymology

The word 'inhalation' originated from the Latin word 'inhalare', which means 'to breathe in'. The concept of inhalation has been known and practiced for centuries, with different cultures using various methods to inhale substances for medicinal or recreational purposes. In modern times, inhalation is a common medical and therapeutic practice, used for delivering medications directly to the respiratory system and for treating various respiratory conditions.

See also: inhaler, inhaling.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,830, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.