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Definition of Respirator

1. Noun. A breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration.

2. Noun. A protective mask with a filter; protects the face and lungs against poisonous gases.

Definition of Respirator

1. n. A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors.

Definition of Respirator

1. Noun. A device designed to allow breathing when it would otherwise be hindered, as by a medical condition or the presence of poisonous vapors. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Respirator

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Medical Definition of Respirator

1. A divice of gauze or wire, covering the mouth or nose, to prevent the inhalation of noxious substances, as dust or smoke. Being warmed by the breath, it tempers cold air passing through it, and may also be used for the inhalation of medicated vapors. Origin: Cf. F. Respirateur. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Respirator

respidered respidering respiders respin respirability respirable respirable aerosols respirableness respirate respiration

respiration disorders respiration rate respirational respirations respirative respirator (current term) respirator brain respiratorily respirators respiratory

respiratory acidosis respiratory airway respiratory alkalosis respiratory apparatus respiratory arrhythmia respiratory ataxia respiratory bronchioles respiratory burst respiratory capacity respiratory care unit

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