respiration (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃən]
Definition
The process of breathing; the act of inhaling and exhaling air.
Examples
The patient's respiration became shallow and rapid.
Deep respiration is often encouraged in yoga and meditation.
We monitored the baby's respiration closely after the surgery.
How to Use respiration
- respiration rate (collocation)
- The number of breaths a person or animal takes per minute. — "The athlete's respiration rate increased significantly during the race."
- cellular respiration (collocation)
- The metabolic process in cells that converts nutrients into energy. — "Cellular respiration is a fundamental process in biology."
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