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face mask
face′ mask` or face′mask`,
n. any of various devices to shield the face, sometimes attached to or forming part of a helmet, as that worn in a hazardous activity or a sport. [1905–10] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  face mask - mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockeycatcher's mask - a mask to protect the face of the catcher in baseballface guard - face mask consisting of a strong wire mesh on the front of football helmetsfencer's mask, fencing mask - a face mask made of fine mesh that is worn over a fencer's facemask - a protective covering worn over the faceski mask - a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow |
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face mask1. A barrier device used in infection control to prevent health care providers from breathing or coughing on patients. It is also employed to prevent patients' sneezes and sputum from making contact with the health care provider's face or eyes or from being inhaled. 2. A device that covers the mouth, nose, or both of a patient who requires positive-pressure, noninvasive ventilation or continuous positive pressure-ventilation (CPAP).See also: maskFace maskThe simplest way of delivering a high level of oxygen to patients with ARDS or other low-oxygen conditions.Mentioned in: Adult Respiratory Distress SyndromeLegalSeeFaceface mask
Words related to face masknoun mask that provides a protective covering for the face in such sports as baseball or football or hockeyRelated Words- catcher's mask
- face guard
- fencer's mask
- fencing mask
- mask
- ski mask
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