insufflated?
Posted By: clhmt on 2006-12-13
In Reply to: s/l *encephalated*. Please SM - Maggie
Subject: insufflated?
insufflated:
Inert, nontoxic gases, such as carbon dioxide, are often insufflated into a body cavity, in order to expand the cavity and increase workroom, or reduce obstruction during investigative surgery.
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