Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Insufflation

The act of blowing a powder, vapor, or gas into any body cavity for experimental, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The act of blowing a powder, vapor, or gas into any body cavity for experimental, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Insufflations

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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  1. E01w.370.450w
  2. E02w.583w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Insufflation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007327. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007327
  2. Insufflation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insufflation
  3. Insufflation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6042053