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inhaler

noun in·hal·er \in-ˈhā-lər\

medical : a device used for inhaling a medicine

Full Definition of INHALER

: a device by means of which medicinal material is inhaled <an asthma inhaler>

: one that inhales

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INHALER Defined for Kids

noun in·hal·er \in-ˈhā-lər\

: a device used for breathing medicine into the lungs <An inhaler is used to treat asthma.>

Medical Dictionary

noun in·hal·er \in-ˈhā-lər\

: a device by means of which usually medicinal material is inhaled—compare inhalator

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