Ventilator - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈventɪleɪtər|  American pronunciation of the word ventilator
Brit.  |ˈventɪleɪtə|  British pronunciation of the word ventilator

noun

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

Extra examples

The patient was put on a ventilator.

He was put on a ventilator but died two hours later.

Word forms

noun
singular: ventilator
plural: ventilators
Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×