respiration


Definition: Meaning of, respiration in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / rɛspɪˈreɪʃ(ə)n /

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  1. technical the process of breathing
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respiration used in phrases

  • Cheyne-Stokes respiration (noun)
    1. abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate
  • artificial respiration (noun)
    1. a way of making someone breathe again when they have stopped, by blowing air into their mouth
  • cellular respiration (noun)
    1. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
  • external respiration (noun)
    1. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
  • internal respiration (noun)
    1. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
  • rate of respiration (noun)
    1. the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
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