ventilatory

/ˈvɛntələˌtɔri/
adjective
  1. Relating to the process of breathing or the movement of air into and out of the lungs.
    • The ventilatory system of birds is more efficient than that of mammals.
    • Exercise improves your ventilatory capacity by strengthening your lungs.
    • The doctor checked the patient's ventilatory function with a breathing test.
  2. Relating to the movement of air in a space for fresh air circulation.
    • They added ventilatory grilles to improve air exchange in the basement.
    • The building's ventilatory design uses natural airflow to cool the rooms.
    • Proper ventilatory maintenance keeps the indoor air healthy.
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