instillation

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des tropfenweisen Einbringens einer Flüssigkeit bezeichnet, häufig zu medizinischen oder technischen Zwecken, oder die so eingebrachte Flüssigkeit selbst.

A noun referring to the process of introducing a liquid drop by drop, often for medical or technical purposes, or to the liquid itself that is instilled in such a manner.

1. Process of introducing liquidB2formalmedical

   The act of introducing a liquid into a body part or cavity drop by drop, typically for medical treatment.

   Instillation

   • The nurse performed the instillation of eye drops to treat the infection.
   • Doctors recommend the instillation of saline solution for nasal irrigation.
   • The instillation of the medication must be done slowly and carefully.

   Synonymedripinstillinginstillment

2. Liquid introducedB2formalmedical

   A liquid that is introduced drop by drop into a body part or cavity.

   Flüssigkeit zum Einträufeln

   • The prescribed instillation should be used twice daily.
   • The pharmacist prepared a sterile instillation for the patient's ear.
   • This instillation contains antibiotics to fight the infection.

   Synonymedrip