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inhalation
in·ha·la·tion [ ìnhə láysh'n ] (plural in·ha·la·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. breath taken in: an intake of breath through the nose or mouth into the lungs
2. something inhaled: a substance in the form of a vapor or gas that is inhaled, especially as a medicine or for its soothing effect
[Early 17th century. < medieval Latin inhalation-< Latin inhalare (see inhale)]

in·ha·la·tion·al adjective
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