Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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respire | No | No | Yes | No |
respiration | Yes | No | No | No |
respire (noun) | respiration (noun) |
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the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs | |
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | |
a single complete act of breathing in and out |
respire (verb) | respiration (verb) |
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draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs | |
undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide | |
breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety |