nebulizer

Meanings

• An medical device used to administer drugs in the form of a mist or spray.

  - "The nebulizer was used to deliver a bronchodilator to the patient."
  - "The nebulizer was filled with a solution of albuterol and saline."

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Synonyms

atomizer

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Rhymes

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nebulizer , lazerizer , magnifier , fantasizer

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Homonyms

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1. Nebulizer (en) : An medical device used to administer drugs in the form of a mist or spray.
   

2. Nebulizer (es) : Un dispositivo médico utilizado para administrar medicamentos en forma de niebla o rocío.
   

3. Nebulizer (fr) : Un appareil médical utilisé pour administrer des médicaments dans la forme d'une brume ou d'un rosier.
   

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Homophones

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1. Nebulizer (en) : An medical device used to administer drugs in the form of a mist or spray.
   

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Variants

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nebulization , nebulizations , nebulize , nebulized , nebulizer , nebulizers , nebulizes , nebulizing

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Forms

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{"text"=>"The nebulizer comes in various forms, including handheld nebulizers, nebulizers with masks, and even nebulizers that can be attached to oxygen tanks for use in home healthcare settings.", "part_of_speech"=>"", "examples"=>["The handheld nebulizer was easy for the patient to use at home.", "The nebulizer with a mask was used in the hospital emergency room to deliver a bronchodilator to a patient having an asthma attack."]}

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Etymology

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The word 'nebulizer' comes from the Latin word 'nebulus' meaning 'mist' or 'cloud'. This term was first used in the late 1800s to describe medical devices used to deliver drugs as a mist or spray.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asthma: A chronic respiratory condition that inflames and narrows the airways, making it difficult to breathe. Asthma is typically managed with a combination of medications, lifestyle modifications, and avoidance of triggers that can worsen symptoms.

2. Bronchodilator: A type of medication that is used to widen or dilate the airways in the lungs, making it easier for air to flow in and out of the lungs. Bronchodilators come in various forms, including inhaled powders or liquids, oral tablets or capsules, and even nebulizers that can be used to deliver bronchodilators in the form of a mist or spray.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the nebulizer is often depicted in movies and TV shows as a medical device used to deliver drugs to patients, often in the context of a hospital or emergency room setting.

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