To complete this procedure, foreign material is drawn into the lungs or withdrawn from the lungs for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons:

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Aspiration refers to the process of drawing something in or out using suction. In the context of the lungs, to aspirate can mean either to draw foreign material into the lungs (inhalation of fluids, food, etc.) or to withdraw material from the lungs (such as mucus or other substances) for diagnostic or therapeutic reasons.

To Complete This Procedure, Foreign Material Is Drawn into the Lungs