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respirator

[res-puh-rey-ter] / ˈrɛs pəˌreɪ tər /
NOUN
artificial lung
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Health Canada recommends detailed screening and assessment protocols along with extensive protective equipment, including a fit-tested N95 respirator, face shield, gloves, and fluid-impermeable clothing.

From Science Daily Jun. 22, 2026

In Chiang Mai, doctor Thanakrit Im-iam was wearing a heavy-duty respirator to protect himself.

From Barron's Apr. 3, 2026

Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat suit, a respirator and goggles.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 30, 2025

As a multisystemic vascular disease primarily transmitted through the respiratory system, masks — especially N95-style respirator masks, which use clever physics to filter particles as tiny as viruses — effectively prevent most transmission.

From Salon Oct. 9, 2024

This happened during the last phase, while he was on the respirator.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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