Definition of exsufflation in English:

exsufflation

nounˌɛksəˈfleɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1Medicine
The removal of material from a body cavity (especially the lung) by blowing.
only 7.7% of patients required exsufflation or drainage
Example sentencesExamples
- Throughout the duration of exsufflation the membrane valve in the three-way connector is activated.
- Modifications of the principle of exsufflation have been developed to increase the effectiveness of the method.
- Any delay in exsufflation and treatment can prove to be fatal.
- A useful alternative to tracheal suctioning is the intervention provided by mechanical exsufflation.
- After exsufflation, secretions and mucus plugs are carried into the mouth and facemask.
2rare The action or process of breathing out; exhalation.
Example sentencesExamples
- After exsufflation of about 260 ml of air the pressure became negative.
- The deflation starts simultaneously in both lungs, but after half a second, a limited exsufflation, a trapping slowly develops.
- The maximum flow reached during the exsufflation was analyzed.
Synonyms
emission, giving off, emanation, discharge
1. 2.1Theology The action of blowing as a form of exorcism or to symbolize renunciation of the devil.
  sometimes the exorcist used the rite of exsufflation
  Example sentencesExamples
  Luther retained the customary prebaptismal ceremonies of exsufflation, the giving of salt, and anointing.
  The Church would neither exorcise the children of the faithful nor subject them to the rite of exsufflation.
  In exsufflation the devil is blown out who holds the little one guilty by infection of sin.
  Allusion is here made to the rite of exsufflation which formed a part of the early baptismal service.

Origin

Early 16th century: late Latin, from the verb exsufflare, from ex- 'out' + sufflare 'to blow'.

词汇	exsufflation
释义	Definition of exsufflation in English: exsufflation nounˌɛksəˈfleɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1Medicine The removal of material from a body cavity (especially the lung) by blowing. only 7.7% of patients required exsufflation or drainage Example sentencesExamples Throughout the duration of exsufflation the membrane valve in the three-way connector is activated. Modifications of the principle of exsufflation have been developed to increase the effectiveness of the method. Any delay in exsufflation and treatment can prove to be fatal. A useful alternative to tracheal suctioning is the intervention provided by mechanical exsufflation. After exsufflation, secretions and mucus plugs are carried into the mouth and facemask. 2rare The action or process of breathing out; exhalation. Example sentencesExamples After exsufflation of about 260 ml of air the pressure became negative. The deflation starts simultaneously in both lungs, but after half a second, a limited exsufflation, a trapping slowly develops. The maximum flow reached during the exsufflation was analyzed. Synonyms emission, giving off, emanation, discharge 2.1Theology The action of blowing as a form of exorcism or to symbolize renunciation of the devil. sometimes the exorcist used the rite of exsufflation Example sentencesExamples Luther retained the customary prebaptismal ceremonies of exsufflation, the giving of salt, and anointing. The Church would neither exorcise the children of the faithful nor subject them to the rite of exsufflation. In exsufflation the devil is blown out who holds the little one guilty by infection of sin. Allusion is here made to the rite of exsufflation which formed a part of the early baptismal service. Origin Early 16th century: late Latin, from the verb exsufflare, from ex- 'out' + sufflare 'to blow'.
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