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durable medical equipment

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Broader terms: equipment

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3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 醫療設備 /医疗设备 (yīliáo shèbèi) — type of medical equipment
  • Finnish: lääketieteellinen apuväline — type of medical equipment
  • French: équipement médical durable — type of medical equipment