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inhalation

Syllabification: (in·ha·la·tion)

Pronunciation: /ˌinhəˈlāSHən/

Definition of inhalation

noun

the action of inhaling or breathing in:the inhalation of airborne particles with every inhalation air passes over the vocal cords
Medicine the inhaling of medicines or anesthetics in the form of a gas or vapor.
Medicine a preparation to be inhaled in the form of a vapor or spray.