Nebulizer: meaning, definitions and examples
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nebulizer
[ ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzər ]
medical device
A nebulizer is a device that turns liquid medicine into a mist that a person can inhale. It is commonly used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma or COPD.
Synonyms
breathing machine, inhaler, neb
Examples of usage
- The doctor prescribed a nebulizer for the patient with asthma.
- She uses a nebulizer to help manage her breathing difficulties.
Translations
Translations of the word "nebulizer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nebulizador
🇮🇳 नेबुलाइज़र
🇩🇪 Vernebler
🇮🇩 nebulizer
🇺🇦 небулайзер
🇵🇱 nebulizator
🇯🇵 ネブライザー
🇫🇷 nébuliseur
🇪🇸 nebulizador
🇹🇷 nebülizör
🇰🇷 네뷸라이저
🇸🇦 جهاز تبخير
🇨🇿 nebulizér
🇸🇰 nebulizér
🇨🇳 雾化器
🇸🇮 nebulizator
🇮🇸 úðalyf
🇰🇿 небулайзер
🇬🇪 ნებულაიზერი
🇦🇿 nebulayzer
🇲🇽 nebulizador
Word origin
The word 'nebulizer' originates from the Latin word 'nebula', meaning 'mist' or 'cloud'. The concept of nebulization has been around for centuries, with early forms of inhalation therapy dating back to ancient times. The modern nebulizer as we know it today was developed in the 19th century, revolutionizing the treatment of respiratory conditions.