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ven⋅ti⋅la⋅tor

[ven-tl-ey-ter]
–noun
1. a person or thing that ventilates.
2. a contrivance or opening for replacing foul or stagnant air with fresh air.
3. Medicine/Medical. a respirator.

Origin:
1735–45; ventilate + -or 2
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ven·ti·la·tor   (věn'tl-ā'tər)   
n.  
  1. A device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or foul air.

  2. Medicine A respirator.

ven'ti·la·to'ry (věn'tl-ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē) adj.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ven·ti·la·tor
Pronunciation: 'vent-&l-"At-&r
Function: noun
: RESPIRATOR 2
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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