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nebulizer
(redirected from Small Volume Nebulizer)

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neb·u·lize  (nby-lz)
tr.v. neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing, neb·u·liz·es
1. To convert (a liquid) to a fine spray; atomize.
2. To treat with a medicated spray.
nebu·li·zation (-l-zshn) n.
nebu·lizer n.
nebulizer, nebuliser [ˈnɛbjʊˌlaɪzə]
n
(Medicine) a device for converting a drug in liquid form into a mist or fine spray which is inhaled through a mask to provide medication for the respiratory system Also called inhalator
nebulizer  (nby-lzr)
A device that reduces liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially used for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.nebulizer - a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mistnebulizer - a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
atomiser, atomizer, nebuliser, sprayer, spray
airbrush - an atomizer to spray paint by means of compressed air
dispenser - a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts
Translations
nebulizer [ˈnebjʊˌlaɪzəʳ] N → nebulizador m
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