Ventilator ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ventilator ( noun )

1. A device for introducing fresh air into a room or other enclosed space, typically by mechanical means.
2. A machine that helps a person to breathe, especially when they are unconscious or unable to do so on their own, used in hospitals and intensive care units.

Origin:

From latin ventilator, from ventilare ("to fan, to ventilat.e")

Examples:

1. The ventilator was turned on to freshen up the stuffy room.
2. The patient was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe.
3. The ventilator in the ICU was making a loud noise.
4. The ventilator was a lifesaver for the patient in critical condition.
5. The nurse checked the ventilator settings before leaving the room.

(As a verb)

Ventilator ( verb )

1. A device for introducing fresh air into a room or other enclosed space, typically by mechanical means.
2. A machine that helps a person to breathe, especially when they are unconscious or unable to do so on their own, used in hospitals and intensive care units.

Origin:

From latin ventilator, from ventilare ("to fan, to ventilat.e")

Examples:

1. The ventilator was turned on to freshen up the stuffy room.
2. The patient was placed on a ventilator to help him breathe.
3. The ventilator in the ICU was making a loud noise.
4. The ventilator was a lifesaver for the patient in critical condition.
5. The nurse checked the ventilator settings before leaving the room.