Aspiration

(as-pir-a' -shun). Used as a synonym of inspiration, also of imbibition. The act of using the aspirator. A method of withdrawing the fluids and gases from a wound, organ or cavity. A. of Cataract Extraction. See Extraction of Cataract, Suction Method. A. Theory (of Weber and Hasner), the theory that accounts for the transmi ion of tears into the nose by suction into the lachrymal sac through the rarefaction of the air in the nose during inspiration.