inhalation meaning
EN[-eɪʃən]WInhalation
- Inhalation (also known as inspiration) is the flow of air into an organism. It is a vital process for all human life. In humans it is the movement of air from the external environment, through the airways, and into the alveoli.
- Inhalation begins with the contraction of the muscles attached to the rib cage; this causes an expansion in the chest cavity.
- Other muscles that can be involved in inhalation include:
- External intercostal muscles
- Scalene muscles
- Sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Trapezius muscle
FR inhalation
- NounPLinhalationsSUF-ation
- The act of inhaling; inbreathing.
- The substance (medicament) which is inhaled.
- The act of inhaling; inbreathing.
Definition of inhalation in English Dictionary
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- fr inhalation
- en inhalations
- fr inhalations
- en inhalational
Source: Wiktionary