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Definition of Ventilation

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

Ventilation: The exchange of air between the lungs and the atmosphere so that oxygen can be exchanged for carbon dioxide in the alveoli (the tiny air sacs in the lungs).

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