adj
respiratory
rih-SPIH-ruht-uh-ree
adj
1
Relating to breathing or to the organs involved in breathing.
"The flu can lead to serious respiratory problems in older adults."
"She was diagnosed with a chronic respiratory condition."
How to Use Respiratory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with the lungs and breathing.
Common pairings
respiratory system
respiratory infection
respiratory failure
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Etymology
From New Latin respiratorius, related to respirare, "to breathe."