Noun: ventilator 'ven-ti,ley-tu(r)
- A device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
"They installed a ventilator in the bathroom to reduce humidity"
- A device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure
"The hospital kept several ventilators on hand for emergency situations";
- breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine
Derived forms: ventilators
Type of: device
Part of: ventilating system, ventilation, ventilation system
Encyclopedia: Ventilator