ventilation

Noun
  1. The act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air (synset 100267489)
    is a type of: improvement - the act of improving something
    same as: airing
  2. A mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air (synset 104533815)
    "she was continually adjusting the ventilation"
    is a type of: mechanical system - a system of elements that interact on mechanical principles
    has:
    • 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
  3. Free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest (synset 107158898)
    "such a proposal deserves thorough public discussion"
    is a type of: discussion, give-and-take, word - an exchange of views on some topic
    same as: public discussion
  4. The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation;
    The process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation (synset 100832852)
    is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the body
    subtypes:
    • 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:
    same as: breathing, external respiration, respiration

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