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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInhalation
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪnhalaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Inhalation von Dämpfen kann helfen."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of inhaling or breathing in, especially in a medical or physiological context.
"The inhalation of the medication helped alleviate her asthma symptoms." - 2
The process of taking air or other substances into the lungs.
"Inhalation of smoke can lead to serious health issues."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'inhalation' originates from the Latin 'inhalare', meaning 'to breathe in', which is a combination of 'in-' (into) and 'halare' (to breathe). The word evolved through Middle English before becoming established in modern English usage in the 17th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inhalation" is said worldwide
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inhalation
Transliteration: ɛ̃alɑsjon
"L'inhalation de médicaments peut soulager les symptômes."
Inhalation
Transliteration: ɪnhalaˈt͡si̯oːn
"Die Inhalation von Dämpfen kann helfen."
inalazione
Transliteration: inalat͡sjoːne
"L'inalazione di farmaci è comune nel trattamento dell'asma."
inhalación
Transliteration: inalaˈθjon
"La inhalación de vapor puede ser beneficiosa."
inalação
Transliteration: inaˈlasɐ̃w
"A inalação de medicamentos é uma prática comum."
श्वसन
Transliteration: shvasan
"श्वसन प्रक्रिया में श्वास लेना शामिल है।"
吸入
Transliteration: xīrù
"吸入药物可以缓解症状。"
흡입
Transliteration: heubip
"흡입 약물은 증상을 완화하는 데 도움이 됩니다."
吸入
Transliteration: kyūnyū
"吸入薬は症状を和らげるのに役立ちます。"
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