Look up: aspiration

1. aspiration
   Type: Term Pronunciation: as′pi-rā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Removal, by suction, of a gas, fluid, or tissue from a body cavity or organ from unusual accumulations, or from a container. 2. The inspiratory sucking into the airways of fluid or any foreign material, especially gastric ...
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2. Aspiration
   Process of cleaning by moving large volumes of air through a thin layer of grain, to separate light weight particles from the grain.
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3. aspiration
   [n] - a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath 2. [n] - a will to succeed
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4. Aspiration
   The withdrawl of fluid from a body cavity by means of a suction or siphonage apparatus, such as a syringe.
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5. Aspiration
   Withdrawal of fluid from the body by means of suction.
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6. Aspiration
   Aspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also refers to the accidental sucking in of food particles or fluids into the lungs.Common Misspellings: asperation
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7. aspiration
   the removal of fluids from a body or space Category: Mechanical engineering
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8. Aspiration
   As`pi·ra'tion noun [ Latin aspiratio , from aspirare : confer French aspiration .] 1. The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. « If aspirat...
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9. aspiration
   1. <physiology> The act of inhaling. ... 2. <psychology> Strong desires to accomplish something. This usually pertains to greater values or high ideals. ... Origin: L. Spirare = to breathe ... (27 Jun 1999) ...
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10. aspiration
    noun a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
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11. aspiration
    noun a will to succeed
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12. aspiration
    (as″pĭ-ra´shәn) inhalation of some foreign material; aspiration of vomitus, blood, or mucus may occur when a person is unconscious or under the effects of a general anesthetic, and can be avoided by keeping the head turned to the side and removing all such foreign material from the air passages.&n...
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13. Aspiration
    • (n.) The act of aspirating; the pronunciation of a letter with a full or strong emission of breath; an aspirated sound. • (n.) The act of aspiring of a ardently desiring; strong wish; high desire. • (n.) The act of breathing; a breath; an inspiration.
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14. aspiration
    (L. ad to + spirare to breathe) the act of inhaling.
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15. aspiration
    aspiration 1. A strong desire, longing, or aim; an ambition: 'Her studies indicate her intellectual aspirations.' 2. A goal or objective desired: 'The sixteen-year old girl has had aspirations to be a professional golfer ever since she was four-years old.'
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16. aspiration
    
    • a will to succeed
    • a cherished desire
    • a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
    
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17. Aspiration
    Aspiration is a procedure used to obtain eggs from ovarian follicles for use in in-vitro fertilization. The procedure may be performed during laparoscopy, using a long needle and ultrasound to locate the follicle in the ovary. For the procedure, the woman is given hormone medications to stimulate th...
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18. Aspiration
    Removal of fluids from your mouth with an aspirator.
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19. aspiration
    Removal of fluid or tissue through a needle. Also, the accidental breathing in of food or fluid into the lungs.
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