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respirator

DEFINITIONS OF: respirator

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n a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration

Synonyms:
inhalator
Types:
iron lung
respirator that produces alternations in air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest to force air into and out of the lungs thus providing artificial respiration
Type of:
breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

n a protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases

Synonyms:
gas helmet, gasmask
Type of:
mask
a protective covering worn over the face
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