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Nicotine inhaler
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A device used to inhale (breathe in) small doses of nicotine through the mouth. The nicotine is absorbed through the lining of the mouth and lungs and goes into the blood. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is needed for nicotine inhalers. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A device consisting of a mouthpiece and a thin, plastic cartridge that contains nicotine plug and delivers nicotine in a vapor that is absorbed in the mouth. (NCI Thesaurus)
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