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gas and air

phrase

B2CEFR level
60/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A self-administered mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen used for short-acting pain relief in labour.

She managed most of the first stage on gas and air alone.

Similar: Entonox

Topic: Maternity in Medical English

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