oxygen mask

/ˌɑksədʒən mæsk/
/ˈɒksɪdʒən mɑsk/
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Other forms: oxygen masks

Definitions of oxygen mask
  1. noun
    a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
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    type of:
    breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine, ventilator
    a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
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