Yoruba

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Ẹ̀rọ amúnimí nílé ìwòsàn.

Etymology

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From ẹ̀rọ (machine) +‎ a- (agent prefix) +‎ (to make) +‎ ẹni (one) +‎ (to breathe), literally machine that makes people breathe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɛ̀.ɾɔ̄ ā.mṹ.nĩ̄.mĩ́/

Noun

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ẹ̀rọ amúnimí

  1. medical ventilator
    Synonym: ẹ̀rọ gbẹ́mìíró