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Nebulizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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nebulizer

 

[ ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,819 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.