CEFR B2

aspirate

verb

Meaning

To draw fluid, air, or other substances into the lungs or respiratory tract by inhalation.

Examples

The patient was instructed to aspirate the saline solution slowly.
It is dangerous to aspirate food or drink into the lungs.

Synonyms: inhale, breathe in, inspire, suck in

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aspirate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæs.pə.reɪt/

Definition

To draw fluid, air, or other substances into the lungs or respiratory tract by inhalation.

Examples

The patient was instructed to aspirate the saline solution slowly.
It is dangerous to aspirate food or drink into the lungs.
The procedure involves using a needle to aspirate fluid from the cyst.

How to Use aspirate

aspirate into (prepositional phrase): To draw something into the lungs or respiratory tract by inhaling. — "The child accidentally aspirated milk into his lungs."
aspirate fluid (collocation): To remove fluid using a medical procedure. — "The doctor will aspirate fluid from your knee joint."

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