aspirator

/ˈæspɪreɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device used for sucking or drawing in air or other substances, especially one used in medicine to clear the lungs of mucus or other matter.

“The doctor used an aspirator to help the patient breathe more easily.”

Synonyms

  • suction device
  • ventilator

Antonyms

  • obstruction device