B2nounformalhealthscience
US/ˌres.pəˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌres.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/
the process of breathing in and out; also how living cells use oxygen to make energy
In context
Artificial respiration saved the swimmer after he was pulled from the water.
A nurse checked his pulse and respiration every hour.
In cellular respiration, cells turn sugar and oxygen into energy.
Words that go with respiration
adjective + noun
- artificial respirationHe was trained to give artificial respiration.
- cellular respirationCellular respiration happens in the mitochondria.
- aerobic respirationAerobic respiration needs oxygen.
noun + noun
- respiration rateHer respiration rate was normal.
noun + preposition
- rate of respirationExercise raises the rate of respiration.