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respiration

[res-puh-rey-shuhn] / ˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
breathing
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There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

The compound works by binding to the cytochrome bd complex, a protein system that bacteria rely on for respiration and survival during infection.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

He studied the prevention and cure of disease and how the body functioned, including respiration and blood circulation, and he had a nascent understanding of germs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

This breakdown is driven by biological activity, including predation, clumping of particles, and microbial respiration.

From Science Daily • Feb. 8, 2026

He was sleeping soundly, and his heart rose and fell with regular respiration.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker




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