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respirator

/ˈrɛspɪrətər/ noun · British & US
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What does respirator mean?

noun

A device that provides a supply of air or oxygen to a person, especially one who is unable to breathe normally, such as a person with a respiratory disease or injury. A device that helps a person breathe, such as a mask or helmet with a tube that delivers oxygen.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a respirator to help her patient breathe more easily."

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