Blowing air into or through a cavity or canal in order to force apart its walls or to expel any contained material. ... Origin: L. Per-flo, pp, -flatus, to blow through ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: per-flā′shŭn Definitions: 1. Blowing air into or through a cavity or canal to force apart its walls or to expel any contained material. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=66860