ventilator

ven·ti·la·tor  (vntl-tr)

n.

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

2. Medicine A respirator.

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venti·la·tory (vntl--tôr, -tr) adj.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ventilator - 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 failure breathing apparatus, breathing device, breathing machine 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 [ˈvɛntɪleɪtə^r] n → ventilateur m

ventilator

n

→ Ventilator m

(Med) → Beatmungsgerät nt; to be on a ventilator → künstlich beatmet werden

ventilator [ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtəʳ] n → ventilatore m

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ventilator [ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtəʳ] n → ventilatore m