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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

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

Understanding how respiration and photosynthesis interact through oxygen exchange offers a clearer picture of plant energy metabolism.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

Their results showed that polyamines primarily boost glycolysis, the process that quickly converts glucose into energy, rather than enhancing mitochondrial respiration, which is more closely tied to healthy aging.

From Science Daily • Mar. 2, 2026

E. says she can perceive sigh, commences as soon as painful thought crosses mind, before it can have affected respiration.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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