1. to convert a liquid into a fine spray or mist
Usage: medical; technical
2. to administer medication as a fine mist through a nebulizer
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor will nebulize the medication to help the patient breathe better.
• The machine can nebulize saline solution for respiratory therapy.
• Parents learned how to nebulize their child’s asthma medication at home.
• The nurse showed us how to properly nebulize the bronchodilator.
• It takes about ten minutes to nebulize the full dose of medicine.
• The respiratory therapist will nebulize the treatment twice daily.