What it means
An ending borrowed from Latin that makes a thing out of an action. To infuse becomes an infusionin-FYOO-zhunThe slow delivery of a fluid or drug into the body, usually into a vein, over a period of time.in- intofus/o pourFull entry , to incise becomes an incision, to contract becomes a contractionkun-TRAK-shunThe tightening and shortening of a muscle.Full entry , and to aspirate becomes aspirationas-puh-RAY-shunBreathing food, liquid, saliva or stomach contents into the airway and lungs; also, drawing fluid out with suction or a needle.Full entry .
Related terms
aspiration
Breathing food, liquid, saliva or stomach contents into the airway and lungs; also, drawing fluid out with suction or a needle.
infusion
The slow delivery of a fluid or drug into the body, usually into a vein, over a period of time.
contraction
The tightening and shortening of a muscle.