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Meaning of the word respiratory in English

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respiratory

US /ˈres.pə.rə.tɔːr.i/

UK /rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/

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Adjective

relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration

Example:

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She suffered from a severe respiratory infection.

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The doctor specialized in respiratory diseases.

Synonym:

pulmonary breathing

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