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bronchodilator

/brɒŋkəʊdɪˈleɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does bronchodilator mean?

noun

A drug that widens the airways in the lungs, making it easier to breathe. This is often used to treat asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Example

"The doctor prescribed a bronchodilator to help her patient breathe more easily during exercise."

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