respiratory
Pronunciation: [ˈrɛspəˌrætɔri]
Word
Context: "health"
(adjective) relating to breathing and the system that helps us breathe. It describes anything that has to do with our lungs and how we get air into our body.
Example
The doctor explained that the respiratory system helps us breathe in oxygen.
Example
His respiratory system was not working well, making it hard for him to breathe.
Example
What are some common respiratory problems that people might have?
Context: "biology"
(adjective) connected to the process of respiration, which is how living things use oxygen and get rid of carbon dioxide. It describes the biological functions related to breathing.
Example
Plants have a respiratory process that helps them take in carbon dioxide.
Example
The respiratory functions of this fish are not similar to those of mammals.
Example
How does the respiratory process differ between humans and plants?
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