ventilation

ven*ti*la*tion

noun

{bc}the act or process of {a_link|ventilating}

mechanical ventilation

noun

{bc}{d_link|artificial respiration|artificial respiration} using a {d_link|mechanical ventilator|mechanical ventilator} to support the delivery of oxygen to the lungs when breathing has ceased, is failing, or is inadequate

artificial respiration

noun

{bc}the rhythmic forcing of air into and out of the lungs of a person whose breathing has stopped, is failing, or is inadequate {dx}compare {dxt|mechanical ventilation||}{/dx}