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nebulizer (nebĀ“u-li″zәr) a device for dispensing liquid in a fine spray; types used include jet and ultrasonic nebulizers. Called also atomizer. small volume nebulizer
a pneumatically powered device used to aerosolize medications for delivery to patients. ultrasonic nebulizer
an electronic device that generates ultrasound waves that break up water into an aerosol mist. Venturi nebulizer
a type of nebulizer used in aerosol therapy. The pressure drop of gas flowing through the Venturi mask draws liquid from a capillary tube; as the liquid enters the gas stream it breaks up into a spray of small droplets.
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