respiratory

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to the respiratory system, which takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

• The process of inhaling and exhaling.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with respiratory
adventure , persevere , perspire

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Variants

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respiration , respirations , respiratory , respiratory distress syndrome , respiratory distress syndromes , respiratory pigment , respiratory pigments , respiratory quotient , respiratory quotients , respiratory syncytial virus , respiratory syncytial viruses , respiratory system , respiratory systems , respiratory tract , respiratory tracts , respiratory arrest , acute respiratory distress syndrome , acute respiratory distress syndromes , adult respiratory distress syndrome , adult respiratory distress syndromes

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'respirare', meaning 'to breathe'.

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Trivia

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1. The human body takes about 17,000 breaths per day.

2. The average person spends about 6 minutes per day yawning.

3. The largest lung in the human body is the right lung, which is also the heavier one.

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Related Concepts

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1. respiratory system: A complex system of organs and tissues that enables the inhalation of oxygen and the exhalation of carbon dioxide.

2. lung: A large, spongy organ that is part of the respiratory system and is responsible for the exchange of gases between the body and the external environment.

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Culture

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The term 'respiratory' is often used in medical contexts, particularly in relation to respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It can also be used figuratively to describe someone or something that is essential for the continuation of life.

How to Memorize "respiratory"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person taking a deep breath in through their nose, holding it for a moment, and then exhaling slowly through their mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'respiratory' as meaning 'related to breathing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Respirate to live, don't respirate to die'.

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