INHALER

inhaler, inhalator

(noun) a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

inhaler (plural inhalers)

One who inhales.

(medicine) A device with a canister holding medicine (either in powder or gas form) which is sprayed and inhaled by the patient, often for treating asthma and other respiratory diseases.

Anagrams

• hernial

Source: Wiktionary


In*hal"er, n.

1. One who inhales.

2. An apparatus for inhaling any vapor or volatile substance, as ether or chloroform, for medicinal purposes.

3. A contrivance to filter, as air, in order to protect the lungs from inhaling damp or cold air, noxious gases, dust, etc.; also, the respiratory apparatus for divers.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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