ventilation

ventilation definition - medical

ven·ti·la·tion (vĕnˌtl-āˈshən)

noun
  1. The replacement of fresh air or gas for stale or noxious air or gas in a space.
  2. See respiration.
  3. Aeration or oxygenation, as of blood.
  4. The verbal expression of feelings or emotions in psychotherapy.

Related Forms:

  • venˈti·lateˌ verb

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