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Definition of Ventilator

1. Noun. A device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air.

2. Noun. A device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure.

Definition of Ventilator

1. n. 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.

2. n. 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.

Definition of Ventilator

1. Noun. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air ¹

2. Noun. (medicine) A respirator ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ventilator

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Medical Definition of Ventilator

1. A ventilator is a machine which mechanically assists patients in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide (sometimes referred to as artificial respiration). (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ventilator

ventilates ventilating ventilating system ventilation ventilation-perfusion ratio ventilation-perfusion scan ventilation/perfusion lung imaging ventilation/perfusion mismatch ventilation/perfusion ratio ventilation meter

ventilation perfusion scanning ventilation shaft ventilation system ventilations ventilative ventilator (current term) ventilator weaning ventilators ventilatory ventilatory compliance

ventiloquinone ventils venting ventings ventis ventless ventosities ventosity ventouse ventplant

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