Respiratory
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛspərəˌtɔːriː/
Respiratory (adj)
- Related to breathing and the organs that move air in and out of the body.
- Involving the airways, lungs, and the processes that exchange oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
- Used for diseases or problems that affect breathing, such as infections in the chest.
Respiratory (adjective)
Examples
- The respiratory system moves oxygen into the blood.
- Oxygen enters the blood when the respiratory system works.