ventilation
Noun
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is a type of: improvement - the act of improving somethingsame as: airing
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is a type of: mechanical system - a system of elements that interact on mechanical principleshas:
- ventilation shaft - a shaft in a building; serves as an air passage for ventilation
- ventilator - a device (such as a fan) that introduces fresh air or expels foul air
same as: ventilating system, ventilation system -
same as: public discussion
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is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the bodysubtypes:
- artificial respiration - 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
- 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
has:- breathing out, exhalation, expiration - the act of expelling air from the lungs
- aspiration, breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake - the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
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