instillation

noun

in·​stil·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən, -(ˌ)stil-ˈā- How to pronounce instillation (audio)
1
: an act of instilling : introduction by instilling
repeated instillation of penicillin
2
: something that is instilled or designed for instillation
silver instillation for use in the eyes of the newborn

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“Instillation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/instillation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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