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- [brong-koh-dahy-ley-ter, -di-]
- /ˌbrɒŋ koʊ daɪˈleɪ tər, -dɪ-/
- /brənkˈɒdɪlˌeɪtə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [brong-koh-dahy-ley-ter, -di-]
- /ˌbrɒŋ koʊ daɪˈleɪ tər, -dɪ-/
Definitions of bronchodilator word
- noun bronchodilator any drug or other agent that causes dilation of the bronchial tubes by relaxing bronchial muscle: used, esp in the form of aerosol sprays, for the relief of asthma 3
- noun bronchodilator any of various drugs, as epinephrine or theophylline, that open bronchial air passages by relaxing the tightened muscles that surround the bronchial tubes, used to treat asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, etc. 3
- noun bronchodilator A bronchodilator is any drug or other agent that causes dilation of the bronchial tubes by relaxing bronchial muscle. Bronchodilators are used, especially in the form of aerosol sprays, for the relief of asthma. 3
- noun bronchodilator a substance that acts to dilate constricted bronchial tubes to aid breathing, used especially for relief of asthma. 1
- noun bronchodilator (medicine) Any drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages and ease the flow of air to the lungs. 0
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Origin of bronchodilator
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; broncho- + dilator
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Parts of speech for Bronchodilator
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bronchodilator popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bronchodilator
noun bronchodilator
- inhaler — an apparatus or device used in inhaling medicinal vapors, anesthetics, etc.
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