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inhalation

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

Examples :

"Simple Option: * The doctor listened to the patient's lungs after each inhalation. More descriptive option: * Deep inhalation of the fresh mountain air made her feel instantly relaxed. "
physiology medicine body action

Related Words

Illustration patient

patient noun

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.

"The patient followed the doctor's instructions carefully. "

Illustration listened

listened verb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration descriptive

descriptive noun

/dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/

(grammar) An adjective (or other descriptive word)

"The descriptive words in the student's essay painted a vivid picture of the historical event. "

Illustration inhaling

inhaling verb

/ɪnˈheɪlɪŋ/ /ˈɪnˌheɪlɪŋ/

To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

"After running the race, she was inhaling deeply to catch her breath. "

Illustration instantly

instantly adverb

/ˈɪnstəntli/

At once; without delay.

"The alarm clock went off, and I instantly jumped out of bed. "

Illustration inbreathing

inbreathing verb

/ˈɪnˌbɹiːðɪŋ/ /ˈɪnˌbɹɛθɪŋ/

To breathe (something) in; imbreathe.

"The firefighter, wearing a mask, was careful inbreathing clean air from his oxygen tank before entering the smoke-filled building. "

Illustration substance

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration mountain

mountain noun

/ˈmaʊntɪn/ /ˈmaʊntn̩/

An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit.

"We spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."

Illustration inhaled

inhaled verb

/ɪnˈheɪld/ /ˈɪnˌheɪld/

To draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.

"The runner inhaled deeply before sprinting the final lap. "

Illustration relaxed

relaxed verb

/ɹɪˈlækst/

To calm down.

"After a long day at work, I relaxed by taking a hot bath. "

Illustration medicament

medicament noun

/məˈdɪkəmənt/

A medicine, medication or drug.

"The doctor prescribed a medicament to help control her high blood pressure. "