inhaler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who inhales.
  2. 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.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

inhaler inhalers

Etymology

From inhale + -er.

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