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tent (tent) a fabric covering for enclosing an open space, especially such a covering over a patient's bed for administering oxygen or aerosol by inhalation. a conical, expansible plug of soft material for dilating an orifice or keeping a wound open to prevent healing except at the bottom. to elevate tissue in order to prevent adherence to underlying organs. oxygen tent
a large plastic canopy that encloses the patient in a controlled environment, formerly much used for oxygen therapy, humidity therapy, or aerosol therapy.
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