Medical Device
inhaler Audio
in·hal·er [ in-hey-ler ]
Definitions related to inhaler:
  • A device by means of which a medicinal product can be administered by inspiration through the nose or the mouth.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A device for giving medicines in the form of a spray that is inhaled (breathed in) through the nose or mouth. Inhalers are used to treat medical problems such as bronchitis, angina, emphysema, and asthma. They are also used to help relieve symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (inhalermedicaldevice) A small device used for inhaling medicine in the form of a vapour or gas in order to ease a respiratory condition such as asthma or to relieve nasal congestion.
    NCI Health Level 7 Vocabulary
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2018
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