respiration

Noun

Meaning

The act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath.

Relief from toil or suffering: rest.

Interval; intermission.

The act of resping or breathing; the act of taking in and giving out air; the aggregate of those processes bu which oxygen is introduced into the system, and carbon dioxide, or carbonic acid, removed.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

breathing ventilation cellular respiration inhalation exhalation external respiration internal respiration process air pant wind inspiration breath breathe aspiration
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Antonyms

hide conceal exhale tidal wave catch no scent get no scent
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Hypernyms

activity metabolism bodily function bodily process body process metabolic process

Hyponyms

second wind smoke smoking panting snoring heaving

Related terms

respire

Phrases with the word

normal respiration Kussmaul respiration easy respiration unlabored respiration difficult respiration labored respiration

Examples

thirty respirations per minute Source: Internet

Although fermentation will give a lower yield of ATP production than aerobic respiration does, it can occur at a much higher rate. Source: Internet

All living cells use such fuels and oxidize the hydrogen and carbon to capture the sun's energy and reform water and CO 2 in the process (cellular respiration). Source: Internet

A modified slit called a spiracle lies just behind the eye, which assists the shark with taking in water during respiration and plays a major role in bottom–dwelling sharks. Source: Internet

An electrocardiogram monitored heart rate and further instrumentation tracked respiration rate, maximum arterial pressure, and the dog's movements. Source: Internet

Any compromise to the casualty's respiration, hemorrhage control, or shock control could be fatal. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

respirableness respirasome respirate respiration rate respirational respirative