Exsufflation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɛksəˈfleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Exsufflation is a noun meaning (biology, obsolete) A strongly forced expiration of air from the lungs.
Meaning
(biology, obsolete) A strongly forced expiration of air from the lungs.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A blast from beneath.
- (obsolete) A kind of exorcism by blowing with the breath.
Example Sentences
the Ceremony of Exsufflation, for ejecting of the Devil
The next is when it will fly upwards over the helm by a kind of exsufflation without vapouring
Word Forms
- exsufflations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sufflation, exhalement, exhausture, exestuation, suffioni, exantlation.
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