"metered-dose inhaler" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: metered-dose inhalers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} metered-dose inhaler (plural metered-dose inhalers)
  1. A device that helps to deliver a specific amount of medication to the lungs, usually by supplying a short burst of aerosolized medicine that is inhaled by the patient. Wikipedia link: metered-dose inhaler Categories (topical): Medical equipment Synonyms: MDI Related terms: dry powder inhaler
    Sense id: en-metered-dose_inhaler-en-noun-QdScD0~K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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