Inhalation
noun
The act of taking in breath.
During a yoga class, the instructor focuses on inhalation and exhalation techniques.
Often appears as...
- inhalation technique
- deep inhalation
noun
The process of taking in a substance, such as a gas or aerosol, into the lungs by breathing in.
He was treated with inhalation of steam for his bronchitis.
Often appears as...
- inhalation therapy
- inhalation of smoke
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Technical
noun
A measured amount of a medicine or drug to be taken into the lungs through inhalation.
He takes an inhalation of asthma medicine twice a day.
Often appears as...
- inhalation treatment
- inhalation device
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Technical
noun
The act of taking in breath.
During a yoga class, the instructor focuses on inhalation and exhalation techniques.
Often appears as...
- inhalation technique
- deep inhalation
noun
The process of taking in a substance, such as a gas or aerosol, into the lungs by breathing in.
He was treated with inhalation of steam for his bronchitis.
Often appears as...
- inhalation therapy
- inhalation of smoke
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A measured amount of a medicine or drug to be taken into the lungs through inhalation.
He takes an inhalation of asthma medicine twice a day.
Often appears as...
- inhalation treatment
- inhalation device
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Breathing Focus
In non-medical contexts, 'inhalation' often relates to breathing mindfully, like in yoga.
Mindful inhalation can reduce stress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Voluntary
Inhalation isn't always intentional; sometimes we inhale without focusing on it.
Inhalation happens naturally while sleeping.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Phrases
'Inhalation' can be part of a common phrase like 'take a deep inhalation'.
After running, she took a deep inhalation.
Pro Tip 1/3Breathing Focus
In non-medical contexts, 'inhalation' often relates to breathing mindfully, like in yoga.
Mindful inhalation can reduce stress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Voluntary
Inhalation isn't always intentional; sometimes we inhale without focusing on it.
Inhalation happens naturally while sleeping.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Phrases
'Inhalation' can be part of a common phrase like 'take a deep inhalation'.
After running, she took a deep inhalation.
Pro Tip 1/3Breathing Focus
In non-medical contexts, 'inhalation' often relates to breathing mindfully, like in yoga.
Mindful inhalation can reduce stress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Voluntary
Inhalation isn't always intentional; sometimes we inhale without focusing on it.
Inhalation happens naturally while sleeping.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial Phrases
'Inhalation' can be part of a common phrase like 'take a deep inhalation'.
After running, she took a deep inhalation.
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How do cigarettes affect...
That’s hardly news--we’ve known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us? Let’s look at what happens as their ingredients make their way through our bodies, and how we benefit physically when we finally give up smoking. With each inhalation,
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Carl Safina: The oil...
I think that's the most important thing that people have, is compassion. It's really important to get those images and to show it. But really, where are those birds going to get released to? It's like taking somebody out of a burning building, treating them for smoke inhalation
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How germs travel on...
With this, we're able to reduce pathogen transmission by about 55 times, and increase fresh-air inhalation by about 190 percent. So how this actually works is we would install this piece of composite material into these existing spots that are already in the plane.
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Lungs 101 PIPE National...
Because of their intake of air, the lungs are constantly exposed to the elements, and sometimes fall victim to them. Lung conditions may develop, such as emphysema, which for some is caused by the inhalation of tobacco smoke. And pneumonia, which can be caused by
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
An inhalation that could move water over gills followed by a rapid closure of the glottis preventing water from entering the lungs. That's supported by evidence which suggests that the neural patterning involved in generating a hiccup
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K-9 Super Cop PIPE National...
smells in the environment when the dog exhales small slits on the outside of the nostrils flare open venting out to the sides this way the nose doesn't inhale what it just exhale each inhalation enters a maze of chambers the
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The secret weapon that...
with the ribs and vertebrae. This interface is where our story takes place. Now I want you to visualize the lungs of a dog. On the outside, it's like a giant inflatable bag where all parts of the bag expand during inhalation
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How do ventilators work?...
A tube is inserted into the patient’s trachea to pump air directly into the lungs, with a series of valves and branching pipes forming a circuit for inhalation and exhalation. In most modern ventilators,
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Why Climate Change Is a...
And this causes about 4 million deaths a year from indoor smoke inhalation, and of course, most of those who die are women. So we have a very unequal world,
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Letting Go With Lemurs -...
it's tempting to think of life as the inhalation of air
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How do cigarettes affect...
That’s hardly news--we’ve known about the dangers of smoking for decades. But how exactly do cigarettes harm us? Let’s look at what happens as their ingredients make their way through our bodies, and how we benefit physically when we finally give up smoking. With each inhalation,
Video examples
Carl Safina: The oil...
I think that's the most important thing that people have, is compassion. It's really important to get those images and to show it. But really, where are those birds going to get released to? It's like taking somebody out of a burning building, treating them for smoke inhalation
Video examples
How germs travel on...
With this, we're able to reduce pathogen transmission by about 55 times, and increase fresh-air inhalation by about 190 percent. So how this actually works is we would install this piece of composite material into these existing spots that are already in the plane.
Video examples
Lungs 101 PIPE National...
Because of their intake of air, the lungs are constantly exposed to the elements, and sometimes fall victim to them. Lung conditions may develop, such as emphysema, which for some is caused by the inhalation of tobacco smoke. And pneumonia, which can be caused by
Video examples
Why do we hiccup? - John...
An inhalation that could move water over gills followed by a rapid closure of the glottis preventing water from entering the lungs. That's supported by evidence which suggests that the neural patterning involved in generating a hiccup
Video examples
K-9 Super Cop PIPE National...
smells in the environment when the dog exhales small slits on the outside of the nostrils flare open venting out to the sides this way the nose doesn't inhale what it just exhale each inhalation enters a maze of chambers the
Video examples
The secret weapon that...
with the ribs and vertebrae. This interface is where our story takes place. Now I want you to visualize the lungs of a dog. On the outside, it's like a giant inflatable bag where all parts of the bag expand during inhalation
Video examples
How do ventilators work?...
A tube is inserted into the patient’s trachea to pump air directly into the lungs, with a series of valves and branching pipes forming a circuit for inhalation and exhalation. In most modern ventilators,
Video examples
Why Climate Change Is a...
And this causes about 4 million deaths a year from indoor smoke inhalation, and of course, most of those who die are women. So we have a very unequal world,
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Letting Go With Lemurs -...
it's tempting to think of life as the inhalation of air
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Jason Mraz
American Musician
I have a very awesome seat in the house every time I play. When the lights come up, and the sound turns on, I'm playing for a roomful of human beings. And geographical and political borders just all dissolve. And we unite through rhythm inhalation. I mean, I'm so grateful that, you know, audiences around the world connect to English music.
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Jackie Stewart
Scottish Athlete
When there is an accident involving fire, in most cases death is caused by the inhalation of the toxic smoke. What we need is air to go to a driver for 45 seconds. I'm surprised that this is not done, and I would make it compulsory.
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Tom Brokaw
American Journalist
After 50 years of smoking unfiltered cigarettes, my father died, too young, of a massive heart attack. He was 69. It's almost certain that all those years of nicotine inhalation were a major contributor to his clogged arteries.
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Michael Servetus
Spanish Scientist
In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it.
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Jason Mraz
American Musician
I have a very awesome seat in the house every time I play. When the lights come up, and the sound turns on, I'm playing for a roomful of human beings. And geographical and political borders just all dissolve. And we unite through rhythm inhalation. I mean, I'm so grateful that, you know, audiences around the world connect to English music.
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Jackie Stewart
Scottish Athlete
When there is an accident involving fire, in most cases death is caused by the inhalation of the toxic smoke. What we need is air to go to a driver for 45 seconds. I'm surprised that this is not done, and I would make it compulsory.
Quote examples
Tom Brokaw
American Journalist
After 50 years of smoking unfiltered cigarettes, my father died, too young, of a massive heart attack. He was 69. It's almost certain that all those years of nicotine inhalation were a major contributor to his clogged arteries.
Quote examples
Michael Servetus
Spanish Scientist
In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it.
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