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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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The discovery helps explain why H5N1 caused severe mastitis rather than respiratory illness in dairy cattle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

He had been recently hospitalized for an upper respiratory infection.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

AbbVie itself believes the deal complements its existing immunology portfolio and accelerates its “clinical presence in the respiratory space.”

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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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