verb (used with object), neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing.
- to reduce to fine spray; atomize.
verb (used without object), neb·u·lized, neb·u·liz·ing.
- to become vague, indistinct, or nebulous.
noun
- a device for converting a drug in liquid form into a mist or fine spray which is inhaled through a mask to provide medication for the respiratory systemAlso called: inhalator
verb
- (tr) to convert (a liquid) into a mist or fine spray; atomize
n.1865, agent noun from verb nebulize “to reduce to a mist or spray” (1865), from Latin nebula “mist” (see nebula) + -ize. Related: Nebulization. n.
- A device used to reduce liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.
- A device that reduces liquid to an extremely fine cloud, especially used for delivering medication to the deep part of the respiratory tract.