ventilator
ventilator /ˈven.tɪ.leɪ.tər/ aep /-t̬əl.eɪ.ɚ/ noun [C]
1 F0 an opening or a device that allows fresh air to come into a closed space Thesaurus+: ↑Vents and ventilation2 F0 a machine that helps people breathe correctly by allowing air to flow in and out of their lungs: » He was brought into intensive care shortly after the crash and immediately put on a ventilator.Thesaurus+: ↑Medical and surgical equipment |