👉 Siphoning is a term used in the context of medicine and pharmacology, specifically within the field of drug delivery. In this context, it refers to the process by which medications are delivered from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into the body through the mouth or nose. The term "siphoning" comes from the Latin word "siphon," which means to suck up or take in something. When a medication is taken orally, the body first sucks up the medication through the mouth or