durable medical equipment en · NOUN
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- (uncountable) Any relatively long-lasting (nonconsumable) medical equipment to improve quality of life, such as iron lungs, oxygen tents, nebulizers, catheters, wheelchairs, walkers, elevatable beds, etc. This name is used mostly when referring to such equipment being used for in-home (at-home) care.
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fr équipement médical durable (type of medical equipment) · cmn 醫療設備 /医疗设备 (type of medical equipment) · fi lääketieteellinen apuväline (type of medical equipment)