Definition

The process of turning a liquid into a fine mist or spray, often used in medical treatments for inhalation.

Example

The doctor recommended nebulization to help with my breathing difficulties.

Conversation

I heard that nebulization can really help with asthma symptoms.

Yeah, my brother uses it whenever he has trouble breathing.

That's interesting! I didn't know nebulization was so effective.

It is! It turns the medicine into a mist that’s easy to inhale.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nebulization → It is formed from "nebula" (from Latin *nebula*, meaning mist or cloud) and the suffix "-ization" (meaning the process of making or becoming). The word "nebulization" refers to the process of turning a substance into a mist or fine spray, similar to a cloud.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nebula' which means mist or cloud, and remember that 'nebulization' is the process of creating a mist.

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