What is another word for artificial lung?
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃə͡l lˈʌŋ] (IPA) 
An artificial lung, also known as a mechanical lung or a ventilator, is a medical device that performs the function of natural lungs. It is used to assist patients with respiratory failure or lung disease. There are several other terms used to describe artificial lungs, such as respiratory support system, extracorporeal oxygenation, and artificial ventilation. The term lung assist device is also used to describe devices that support lung function. These devices can be invasive, like ventilators installed through tracheostomy, or non-invasive, like masks or nasal cannulas that deliver oxygen to lungs. The variety of names reflects the sophistication of these devices and the rapidly developing technology in medical science.
