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respiration

/rɛˈspɪrəʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does respiration mean?

noun

The process of breathing in and out, or the act of breathing. The process by which oxygen is taken into the body and carbon dioxide is removed.

Example

"The doctor monitored the patient's respiration rate to determine the severity of the illness."

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