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Definition of Ventilator

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Ventilator: A machine that mechanically assists a patient in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, a process sometimes referred to as artificial respiration.

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