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Ventilator

Ventilator Meaning & Definition
Ventilator Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Ventilator?

[n] a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
[n] a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air

Synonyms | Synonyms for Ventilator: breathing apparatus | breathing device | breathing machine

Related Terms | Find terms related to Ventilator:

See Also | air cleaner | air filter | aqualung | Aqua-Lung | device | inhalator | oxygen mask | respirator | resuscitator | scuba | snorkel | ventilating system | ventilation | ventilation system

Ventilator In Webster's Dictionary

\Ven"ti*la`tor\, n. [Cf. F. ventilateur, L. ventilator a winnower.] A contrivance for effecting ventilation; especially, a contrivance or machine for drawing off or expelling foul or stagnant air from any place or apartment, or for introducing that which is fresh and pure.

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