metered-dose inhaler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A device that helps to deliver a specific amount of medication to the lungs, usually by supplying a short burst of aerosolized medicine that is inhaled by the patient.

Word forms

metered-dose inhaler metered-dose inhalers

Synonyms

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