nebulizer

noun

neb·​u·​liz·​er
variants or British nebuliser
: atomizer
specifically : an atomizer equipped to produce an extremely fine spray for deep penetration of the lungs

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“Nebulizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nebulizer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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