Definition of "pneumatophore"

(zoology) A gas-filled sac or float of some colonial marine coelenterates, such as the Portuguese man-of-war.

(botany) An aerial root, in mangroves etc., specialized for gaseous exchange.  examples

An apparatus consisting of a bag with a tube and mouthpiece, which may be attached to the body. The bag contains oxygen to be breathed by the wearer in rescue work in mines, etc.  examples