ventilation - Definition | Dictionary definition of ventilation

Definition of ventilation

the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air

a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air

"she was continually adjusting the ventilation"

Type of:: mechanical system
a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles

free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

Type of:: discussion, give-and-take, word
an exchange of views on some topic

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

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an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially; abdominal breathing
breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; eupnea, eupnoea
normal relaxed breathing; hyperpnea
energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders; hypopnea
slow or shallow breathing; hyperventilation
an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued; heaving, panting
breathing heavily (as after exertion); Cheyne-Stokes respiration, periodic breathing
abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate; smoke, smoking
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; puffing
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air; snore, snoring, stertor
the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound; sniffle, snivel, snuffle
the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested); wheeze
breathing with a husky or whistling sound; second wind
the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion

Type of:: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process
an organic process that takes place in the body