"Valsalva device" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Valsalva devices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Valsalva device (plural Valsalva devices)
  1. A device used in spacesuits and diving helmets to allow the wearer to equalize the pressure in their ears by performing the Valsalva maneuver inside the suit without using their hands to block their nose. Wikipedia link: Valsalva device Categories (topical): Astronautics, Underwater diving
    Sense id: en-Valsalva_device-en-noun-JXyc6ZBE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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