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breathing device

breathing device

1 3.9
A machine that helps a person take air into their lungs when they cannot do it themselves
  • noun
  • /ˈbriːðɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : dispositivo respiratorio
  • The iron lung, an artificial breathing device, was developed to treat polio victims.

This is my main breathing device and the mouthpiece that I have on here is molded to my teeth so that I don't have to bite hard on it.

Examples

  • This is my main breathing device and the mouthpiece that I have on here is molded to my teeth so that I don't have to bite hard on it.

    Hannah Kathleen

  • A lizard-like sentient that relied on a complex breathing device.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • He may fit you with a breathing device that is worn at bedtime to prevent potentially dangerous sleep apnea from occurring.

    Blog text (13)

  • He may fit you with a breathing device that is worn at bedtime to prevent potentially dangerous sleep apnea from occurring.

  • The two-pound SEBD, or supplemental egress breathing device, provides up to 3 minutes of air.

Synonyms

ventilator
vsbreathing device
  • Specialized
38 4.6

A machine that moves air into and out of a person's lungs when they cannot breathe alone

supports breathing more generally not only by forced air movement
respirator
vsbreathing device
  • Specialized
18 4.9

A machine that helps a person breathe by moving air into and out of their lungs

covers breathing support generally not only long term assistance
oxygen mask
vsbreathing device
15 3.4

A covering you wear over the nose and mouth to give oxygen in emergencies or medical care

offers direct oxygen supply but does not mechanically move air for breathing
breathing machine
vsbreathing device
4 3.4

A machine that helps a person get air into their lungs when they cannot do it on their own

focuses on devices used specifically for respiratory failure cases
breathing apparatus
vsbreathing device
  • Specialized
3 4.4

A device that helps a person breathe when the air is unsafe or not available

is the medical term stressing support during respiratory failure
resuscitator
vsbreathing device
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A device that helps a person breathe when they are not breathing

is for support during failure not only emergency restarting of breath
inhalator
vsbreathing device
  • Archaic
1 8.2

A machine that helps someone breathe by giving air or oxygen

describes broader medical support not only timed oxygen delivery

How Supportive

ventilator
  • Specialized
38 4.6
breathing device
  • Specialized
1 3.9
oxygen mask
15 3.4

Surface Forms

breathing device singular
breathing devices plural

Morphology

breathing + device

The meaning 'a device designed to assist breathing' is directly and compositionally derived from 'breathing' (the process of inhaling and exhaling) + 'device' (a manufactured item for a practical purpose). This straightforward noun–noun compounding follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Breathing device comes from the simple image of a device like a mask, tube, or pump that moves air to help breathing. So it means 'a tool that helps someone breathe'.