1. the act of breathing in air or other substances into the lungs
2. a single breath taken in
3. the breathing in of medicine, vapor, or gas as a form of treatment
Usage: medical

Examples

• Take a deep inhalation before diving underwater.
• The doctor listened to her inhalation and exhalation.
• Smoke inhalation can be dangerous during a fire.
• The yoga instructor emphasized slow, controlled inhalation.
• Steam inhalation can help relieve congestion.
• Each inhalation brought fresh mountain air into his lungs.
• The medication is delivered through inhalation using an inhaler.