Medicinal Vaporizer
Definition:
An item which converts water into hot vapors (steam) by the use of heat. The vapors to be inhaled by patients may be medicated by the addition of medicaments. It may contain a medicament cup and/or separate steam spout or nozzle. For items converting water into cool vapors by mechanical means, see HUMIDIFIER (as modified).
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