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puff vs insufflation

insufflation vs puff

puff and insufflation both are nouns.

puff is an adjective but insufflation is not an adjective.

puff is a verb but insufflation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
puff Yes Yes Yes No
insufflation Yes No No No
As nouns, insufflation is a hyponym of puff; that is, insufflation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than puff:
  • puff: forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
  • insufflation: an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
puff (noun) insufflation (noun)
a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) an act of blowing or breathing on or into something
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth (medicine) blowing air or medicated powder into the lungs (or into some other body cavity)
bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin
thick cushion used as a seat
exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)
a light inflated pastry or puff shell
a short light gust of air
puff (adjective) insufflation (adjective)
gathered for protruding fullness
puff (verb) insufflation (verb)
breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
blow hard and loudly
to swell or cause to enlarge
speak in a blustering or scornful manner
praise extravagantly
suck in or take (air)
smoke and exhale strongly
make proud or conceited
Difference between puff and insufflation

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