ventilator

UK
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/
US
/ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtər/

Translations

ventilatornoun
ventilators
pl
UK
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/
US
/ˈvɛntɪˌleɪtər/
ventilateurAppareil de ventilation pour une pièce ou un bâtiment.
The kitchen was equipped with a powerful ventilator to remove smoke and odors.
La cuisine était équipée d'un puissant ventilateur pour évacuer la fumée et les odeurs.
ventilateurAppareil médical de ventilation artificielle.
The patient was placed on a ventilator to assist with breathing after the surgery.
Le patient a été placé sous ventilateur pour l'aider à respirer après l'opération.
Synonyms
breathing machine
artificial respirator
mechanical ventilator
lung ventilator
ventilatoradjective
UK
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtə/
US
/ˈvɛntɪleɪtər/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "ventilator settings".
Additional translations
ventilatoireEmploi surtout médical.

Definitions

ventilatornoun
A device that provides artificial respiration by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs.
The patient was placed on a ventilator to assist with breathing after the surgery.
An appliance or apparatus for ventilating a room or building.
The kitchen was equipped with a powerful ventilator to remove smoke and odors.
ventilatoradjective
Relating to, involving, or designed for a ventilator.
Ventilator patients often require intensive monitoring.