respiratory
word
/ˈɹɛspɝəˌtɔɹi/
RES-pur-uh-tor-ee
/ɹɪspˈɪɹətəɹˌi/
ri-SPI-ruh-tuh-ree
Definition
Related to breathing or the organs that help you breathe, such as the lungs and airways.
Usage & Nuances
'Respiratory' is an adjective used mainly in medical or scientific contexts. Common phrases: 'respiratory system', 'respiratory disease', 'respiratory infection'. Not used in casual conversation; don't confuse with 'respiration' (the process of breathing).
Spanish: respiratorioPortuguese (BR): respiratórioPortuguese (PT): respiratórioChinese (Simplified): 呼吸的Chinese (Traditional): 呼吸的Hindi: श्वसन संबंधीArabic: تنفسيBengali: শ্বাসপ্রশ্বাসের - শ্বাসযন্ত্রসংক্রান্তRussian: дыхательныйJapanese: 呼吸のVietnamese: hô hấpKorean: 호흡의Turkish: solunumla ilgiliUrdu: تنفسیIndonesian: pernapasan
Example Sentences
The doctor listened to his respiratory sounds with a stethoscope.
basic
Asthma is a common respiratory disease.
basic
Smoking can cause respiratory problems.
basic
He wears a mask to protect his respiratory system from dust.
natural
Flu and cold viruses often affect the respiratory tract first.
natural
She specializes in treating respiratory infections in children.
natural