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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 medical examiner cited complications related to a respiratory virus and ruled the death as noncriminal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

We call it tripoding, which is particular to upper respiratory infections and airway swelling.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

When the researchers examined the larvae, they discovered that the insects had adapted part of their respiratory system into two pairs of small air sacs.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Measles causes fever, respiratory symptoms and skin rashes.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

The normal cells, suffering respiratory damage for the first time, are not killed but are set on the path that may eventually lead to malignancy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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