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inspiratory

American

[in-spahyuhr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪnˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /

adjective

of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.

inspiratory British

/ -trɪ, ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ /

adjective

of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air

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Etymology

Origin of inspiratory

1765–75; < Latin inspīrāt ( us ) past participle of inspīrāre ( inspire, -ate ¹ ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

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Lung volume measurements include tidal volume, expiratory reserve volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The volume in the lung can be divided into four units: tidal volume, expiratory reserve volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The exposed animals “had significant reduced inspiratory capacity,” the researchers reported.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2020

For example, it is designed to require an inspiratory flow rate that is achievable for most people with COPD.

From Nature • May 12, 2020

The left fore leg and the right hind leg were affected with a simultaneous convulsion or jerk, corresponding with the inspiratory motions of the chest.

From An Essay on the Influence of Tobacco upon Life and Health by Mussey, R. D. (Reuben Dimond)

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