Meaning & Definition of word "Ventilator"

Ventilator

/ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtə/

1. A machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by delivering breaths to patients who are unable to breathe on their own.
- Example: The patient was connected to a ventilator to support their breathing during the surgery.
2. An opening or device for the circulation of air, often used in buildings to ensure proper ventilation.
- Example: The room was stuffy, so we opened the ventilator to let in fresh air.
3. Any apparatus that brings fresh air into a space or expels stale air.
- Example: The factory installed a new ventilator system to improve air quality in the workspace.

Derived from the Latin word 'ventilare', meaning 'to cause to be aired'.

ventilator machine:

A type of ventilator specifically designed for medical use.

positive pressure ventilator:

A ventilator that delivers air at a higher pressure than that of the atmosphere.

negative pressure ventilator:

A ventilator that creates a lower pressure environment to assist breathing.

respiration:

The process of breathing in and out.

asthma:

A condition that affects breathing, often requiring the use of a ventilator.

oxygen:

A gas that is essential for human respiration.

Meaning: Breathe easy

Example Sentence: He said he uses a ventilator so he can breathe easy.

Meaning: Air pump

Example Sentence: They jokingly called the ventilator an air pump when discussing its function.