Noun: inhalator 'in-hu,ley-tu(r)
- A breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
"The patient was placed on an inhalator to assist with breathing";
- respirator
- A dispenser that produces a chemical vapour to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
"She used her inhalator to alleviate her asthma symptoms";
- inhaler
Derived forms: inhalators
Type of: breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, dispenser, ventilator
Encyclopedia: Inhalator