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in⋅ha⋅la⋅tor

[in-huh-ley-ter]
–noun
an apparatus designed to mix carbon dioxide and oxygen, esp. for use in artificial respiration.

Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; inhale + -ator
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in·ha·la·tor   (ĭn'hə-lā'tər)   
n.  
  1. See respirator.

  2. See inhaler.

in·hal·er   (ĭn-hā'lər)   
n.  
  1. One that inhales: an avid inhaler of aromatic pipe smoke.

  2. A device that produces a vapor to ease breathing or is used to medicate by inhalation, especially a small nasal applicator containing a volatile medicament. Also called inhalator.

res·pi·ra·tor   (rěs'pə-rā'tər)   
n.  
  1. A device that supplies oxygen or a mixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing, used especially in artificial respiration. Also called inhalator.

  2. A screenlike device worn over the mouth or nose or both to protect the respiratory tract.

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Main Entry: in·ha·la·tor
Pronunciation: 'in-(h)&-"lAt-&r, 'in-&l-"At-
Function: noun
: a device providing amixture of oxygen and carbon dioxide for breathing that is used especially in conjunction with artificial respiration —compare INHALER
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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inhalator in·ha·la·tor (ĭn'hə-lā'tər)
n.

  1. See respirator.

  2. See inhaler.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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