ventilation (redirected from alveolar ventilation)

ven·ti·la·tion  (vntl-shn)

n.

1.

a. The replacement of stale or noxious air with fresh air.

b. The mechanical system or equipment used to circulate air or to replace stale air with fresh air.

2. See respiration.

3. Aeration or oxygenation, as of blood.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ventilation - the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air airing improvement - the act of improving something; "their improvements increased the value of the property"
	2.	ventilation - a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation" ventilating system, ventilation system mechanical system - a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles ventilation shaft - a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation ventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
	3.	ventilation - free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest; "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion" public discussion give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"
	4.	ventilation - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation breathing, external respiration, respiration artificial respiration - an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially abdominal breathing - breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers" eupnea, eupnoea - normal relaxed breathing hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing hyperventilation - an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued panting, heaving - breathing heavily (as after exertion) Cheyne-Stokes respiration, periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate smoking, smoke - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks" breathing out, exhalation, expiration - the act of expelling air from the lungs snoring, stertor, snore - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound sniffle, snuffle, snivel - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling sound second wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion breathing in, inhalation, intake, aspiration, inspiration - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity - an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"

Translations

ventilation [vɛntɪˈleɪʃən] n → ventilación f

ventilation [vɛntɪˈleɪʃən] n → ventilation f, aération f

ventilation [vɛntɪˈleɪʃən] ventilate n → Belüftung f

ventilation [vɛntɪˈleɪʃən] n → ventilazione f