respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-]

adjective

1. pertaining to or serving for respiration.

   respiratory disease.

respiratory

/ -trɪ, ˈrɛspərətərɪ, ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting respiration or the organs used in respiration

Word History and Origins

Origin of respiratory¹

1780–90; < Late Latin respīrātōrius, equivalent to Latin respīrā ( re ) to respire + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Strong results for the respiratory syncytial virus treatment Arexvy indicate demand for it extending into the future, the analysts write.

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Now is exactly the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already — “especially before respiratory virus activity potentially increases later,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, the Orange County health officer.

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Patients may have muscle tension and rapid breathing, and report symptoms like headaches and insomnia, ringing in the ears, and cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal issues.

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People living with mould are indeed more likely to suffer from respiratory illnesses, infections, allergies and asthma.

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I was 67 with a history of respiratory illness: extra high risk.

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