English

respiratory

ˈresp(ə)rəˌtɔri, ˈres.pə.rə.tɔːr.i, ɹɪˈspaɪɹəˌtɔɹi, ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi, ɹɪˈspʌɪɹət(ə)ɹi, ˈɹɛsp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi, ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi
Meaning: relating to breathing
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈres.pə.rə.tɔːr.i, ɹɪˈspaɪɹəˌtɔɹi, ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi, ɹɪˈspʌɪɹət(ə)ɹi, ˈɹɛsp(ə)ɹət(ə)ɹi, ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi

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Example

The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe respiratory infection.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe respiratory infection.

Usage Notes

Relating to the organs of breathing. Common in medical contexts like 'respiratory system' or 'respiratory disease'.

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