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ventilator

/vɛnˈtɪleɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does ventilator mean?

noun

A machine that supplies a flow of air into or out of a room or vehicle, especially one used in medicine to help a patient breathe. A device that provides a flow of air to ventilate a space or a vehicle.

Example

"The hospital used a ventilator to help the patient breathe after the surgery."

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