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reventilate

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

to ventilate again

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • If the chest does not rise, or if only one side of the chest rises, remove the airway, reventilate the patient, and reinsert the airway.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From re- + ventilate.