English noun: inhalation | |||
1. | inhalation (act) the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | ||
Synonyms | aspiration, breathing in, inspiration, intake | ||
Broader (hypernym) | breath | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | drag, gasp, pant, puff, pull | ||
Part meronym | breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilation | ||
2. | inhalation (artifact) a medication to be taken by inhaling it | ||
Synonyms | inhalant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine | ||