respiration
word
Definition
The act or process of breathing, where you take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. In science, it also refers to the way cells get energy from food.
Usage & Nuances
'Respiration' is a formal, scientific term often used in biology and medicine. Do not confuse it with 'breathing' in everyday speech. In biology, it may refer to cellular respiration, a chemical process happening inside cells.
Spanish: respiraciónPortuguese (BR): respiraçãoPortuguese (PT): respiraçãoChinese (Simplified): 呼吸Chinese (Traditional): 呼吸Hindi: श्वसनArabic: التنفسBengali: শ্বাস-প্রশ্বাস - কোষীয় শ্বাস (জৈবিক)Russian: дыхание - клеточное дыханиеJapanese: 呼吸 - 細胞呼吸Vietnamese: hô hấp - hô hấp tế bàoKorean: 호흡 - 세포호흡Turkish: solunum - hücresel solunumUrdu: تنفس - خلیاتی تنفسIndonesian: respirasi - respirasi sel
Example Sentences
During exercise, respiration rate increases.
basic
The doctor checked his respiration and heart rate.
natural
Cellular respiration releases energy your body needs.
natural
If respiration stops, it’s a medical emergency.
natural
Plants and animals depend on respiration to live.
basic
Bad air quality can make respiration difficult for people.
basic