Ventilator

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɛn.təˌleɪ.tər/

Definitions of ventilator

noun a machine that helps a person breathe by moving air in and out of the lungs

Example Sentences

A1 The patient needed a ventilator to help them breathe.

A2 The hospital purchased new ventilators to expand their capacity.

B1 The doctor adjusted the settings on the ventilator to improve the patient's oxygen levels.

B2 The advanced ventilator technology allowed for precise control of air flow.

C1 The hospital invested in state-of-the-art ventilators to provide the best care for patients.

C2 The ventilator manufacturer offered training on how to properly maintain and troubleshoot the equipment.

Examples of ventilator in a Sentence

formal The patient was put on a ventilator to assist with breathing.

informal They had to hook him up to a ventilator in the hospital.

slang I heard they had to stick a tube down his throat and put him on a vent.

figurative She felt like she was suffocating in the meeting, like she needed a mental ventilator.

Grammatical Forms of ventilator

plural

ventilators

comparative

more ventilator

superlative

most ventilator

present tense

ventilates

future tense

will ventilate

perfect tense

has ventilated

continuous tense

is ventilating

singular

ventilator

positive degree

ventilator

infinitive

to ventilate

gerund

ventilating

participle

ventilated

Origin and Evolution of ventilator

First Known Use: 1725 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'ventilator' originated from the Latin word 'ventilare' which means 'to fan or to blow'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device or apparatus for providing ventilation or circulating air, the term 'ventilator' has evolved to also include medical devices used to assist with breathing or artificial respiration.