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insp

insp

9.9
To breathe air into the lungs
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : inhalación
  • On the chart, insp refers to the phase when the patient inhales.

Examples

  • Nurses monitor both insp and exp rates to assess respiratory health.

  • The doctor noted the patient's insp and exp values during the examination.

  • Take a deep insp!

  • I need an insp now.

  • During the therapy session, the physiotherapist emphasized the importance of a proper insp to improve lung capacity.

  • When measuring lung function, the technician recorded both insp and exp values to evaluate the patient's breathing.

  • The instructor reminded the students to take a deep insp before beginning the relaxation exercise.

Synonyms

inhalation
vsinsp
  • Specialized
24 4.1

Breathing air or gas into the lungs

is a shortened written form for that same breathing act
intake
vsinsp
  • Specialized
7 3.5

The act of breathing air into the lungs

is a shortened label for this action often used as an abbreviation
inspiration
vsinsp
1 4.1

Taking air into the lungs when you breathe in

is the abbreviated form representing the same inhaling action

How Deep

deep breath
205 2.2
insp
  • Specialized
9.9
inhalation
  • Specialized
24 4.1
breath
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

insp singular
insps plural

Etymology

Insp is the medical short form of inspiration, meaning 'the act of breathing in'. It is the same root as inspire, which helps you remember it points to the inhale phase on a patient's chart.