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ventilator
(redirected from cuirass ventilator)

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ven·ti·la·tor  (vntl-tr)
n.
1. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air.
2. Medicine A respirator.

venti·la·tory (vntl--tôr, -tr) adj.

ventilator [ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtə]
n
1. (Miscellaneous Technologies / Building) an opening or device, such as a fan, used to ventilate a room, building, etc.
2. (Medicine) Med a machine that maintains a flow of air into and out of the lungs of a patient who is unable to breathe normally
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul airventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
air cleaner, air filter - a filter that removes dust from the air that passes through it
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
ventilating system, ventilation system, ventilation - a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air; "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
2.ventilator - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failureventilator - a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
Aqua-Lung, aqualung, scuba - a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water; scuba is an acronym for self-contained underwater breathing apparatus
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
oxygen mask - a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose; supplies oxygen from an attached storage tank
inhalator, respirator - a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
resuscitator - a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
snorkel - breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface; allows swimmer to breathe while face down in the water
Translations
ventilator [ˈventɪleɪtəʳ] N
1. (Constr) → ventilador m
2. (Med) → respirador m
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪleɪtər] nventilateur m
ventilator
n
(Med) → Beatmungsgerät nt; to be on a ventilatorkünstlich beatmet werden
ventilator [ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtəʳ] nventilatore m


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