noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person or thing that resuscitates.
2. 2
   a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration wordnet
3. 3
   A device, usually consisting of a face mask and tank, used to restore normal breathing to a person by forcing oxygen or an oxygen-rich mixture of gases into their lungs.

Synonyms

All synonyms

inhalatoriron lungoxygen tent

Etymology

From resuscitate + -or.

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