Organism Function
inhalation Audio
in·ha·la·tion [ in-huh-ley-shuhn ]
Subclass of:
Respiratory Mechanics
Definitions related to inspiration function:
  • (inhalation) To draw in with the breath through the nose or mouth.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (inspiration) Taking ambient air into the lungs; breathing in.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (inspiration) The drawing of air into the lungs.
    ACC/AHA Clinical Data Terminology
    American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association , 2020
  • Breathing, the action of moving air or water across the surface of a respiratory structure, such as a gill or lung, to facilitate respiration (the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment).
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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