26984 words

ventilated

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
(of a space) having fresh air entering and moving around it:

Examples:

The animals were kept in cages that were too small and poorly ventilated.
Always use the cleaning fluid in a well-ventilated room.
2
(of a person) having air forced in and out of their lungs because they cannot breathe easily on their own, with the use of a special machine called a ventilator:

Examples:

Seven of 13 ventilated infants in the random group needed red cell transfusions.
The procedure takes less than a minute and is recommended for all mechanically ventilated patients.

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