English Dictionary

metered-dose inhaler

名詞

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.

日本語の意味

定量吸入器：患者が吸入によって、事前に決められた薬剤の量を、エアロゾル状に噴霧して肺に届ける医療機器。 / 計量吸入器：一定量の薬剤が供給されることで、吸入治療に用いられる道具。

Before heading out for the hike, she packed her metered-dose inhaler in the small first-aid kit in case her asthma flared up.

ハイキングに出かける前に、彼女は喘息が悪化したときのために定量噴霧吸入器を小さな救急箱に入れて持って行った。

意味（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.

metered-dose inhalers （ plural ）