exsufflate

/ɛksˈsʌflɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to blow or force air out of something, especially the lungs, with great force

“The doctor exsufflated the patient to clear their lungs of excess mucus.”

2. noun

the act of exsufflating or the sound of air being forcefully expelled

“The doctor heard a loud exsufflate from the patient’s lungs.”

Synonyms

  • blow out
  • forcefully expel

Antonyms

  • draw in
  • inhale