oxygen tent

noun

: a piece of medical equipment that surrounds the body or head of a patient like a small, clear tent and that is filled with flowing oxygen

Full Definition of OXYGEN TENT

: a canopy which can be placed over a bedridden person and within which a flow of oxygen can be maintained

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noun

: a canopy which can be placed over a bedridden person and within which a flow of oxygen can be maintained

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