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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000087162
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D000087162
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N95 Respirators

Definitions
Respiratory protective devices designed to achieve a close seal around the nose and mouth to maintain efficient filtration of aerosolized particles and droplets. They are often fitted for the prevention of the spread of infections (e.g. COVID19) or to administer inhaled anesthetics or other gases.
Synonyms
N95 Face Mask
N95 Face Masks
N95 FFRs
N95 Mask
Mask, N95
N95 Masks
Face Mask, N95
N95 Respirator
N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators
N95 FFR
Mask, N95 Face
Respirator, N95
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