respiration
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Scientists call this process soil respiration, and it represents one of the largest carbon flows on Earth.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
However, the decline in respiration observed in nitrogen saturated forests is not necessarily good news.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 2, 2026
While convenient, these warmer conditions speed up respiration and ripening, causing fruit to soften and deteriorate more rapidly.
From Science Daily ● May 23, 2026
There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.
From Salon ● May 9, 2026
It was a result, Horace knew, of air, mucus, and seawater all mingled by respiration, which meant the deceased had been alive at submersion.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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She is now on the monitor, the beeping display of her heartbeats and respirations scrolling along in green and red like a stock ticker at the bottom of the evening news.
From New York Times ● Dec. 16, 2019
In one episode he described as “egregious”, an entry was made “that stated the patient was resting in bed with respirations even and unlabored, however, this resident had already died before this entry was made.”
From The Guardian ● Nov. 8, 2017
These “sighing” respirations, which can occur several times per hour, can lead people to fear that each episode may be their last.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 31, 2017
Alyssa brought him water and Gatorade, monitored his heart rate and counted his respirations for signs of distress, coached on the phone by her aunt, Katina Hawkins, a nurse in Louisiana.
From Washington Post
The pulse and respirations improved, and diarrhoea ceased.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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