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respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, rɪˈspaɪər ə- /
ADJECTIVE
breathing
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Lower respiratory infections, the world's most deadly communicable disease, came fourth.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Ultrafine particles can settle throughout the respiratory tract and reach deep regions of the lungs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

Mold can cause respiratory problems, including triggering asthma symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The number of people suffering wildfire-related respiratory illnesses had more than doubled to 113,336 by 9 September, up from 50,891 on 1 September, according to figures from the health ministry.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

“It was a typical ards picture—acute respiratory distress syndrome— like early pneumonia,” Dr. Silverstein said.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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