Respiratory ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Respiratory ( adjective )

1. Relating to breathing or the organs of breathing.
2. Relating to respiration, the process by which an organism takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from late latin respiratorius, from latin respirare "breathe".

Examples:

1. The respiratory system is responsible for breathing.
2. He had a respiratory illness and had trouble breathing.
3. The respiratory muscles are located in the chest and abdomen.
4. The respiratory rate can be used to determine the level of fitness.
5. Respiratory therapy is used to help patients with breathing difficulties.

(As a noun)

Respiratory ( noun )

1. Relating to breathing or the organs of breathing.
2. Relating to respiration, the process by which an organism takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from late latin respiratorius, from latin respirare "breathe".

Examples:

1. The respiratory system is responsible for breathing.
2. He had a respiratory illness and had trouble breathing.
3. The respiratory muscles are located in the chest and abdomen.
4. The respiratory rate can be used to determine the level of fitness.
5. Respiratory therapy is used to help patients with breathing difficulties.