cardiorespiratory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cardiorespiratory
First recorded in 1890–95; cardio- + respiratory
Vocabulary lists containing cardiorespiratory
Body Language: Cor, Cord, Cardio ("Heart")
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Poor cardiorespiratory fitness has been closely linked to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke, and early death.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
Even a 2% improvement in running economy — the metabolic, cardiorespiratory and biomechanical efficiency of a runner — can shave minutes off a 26.2-mile marathon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
The postmortem report cited cardiorespiratory shock from electrical current at multiple sites as the cause of death, occurring 36 to 72 hours before the autopsy conducted on 1 May.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2025
What especially piqued Ruyle’s interest in the nTS is that it’s the first area of the brainstem to receive input from the large nerves that relay information about cardiorespiratory function.
From Salon ● Feb. 6, 2025
The association of low youth cardiorespiratory fitness and adulthood decreased work ability persisted until the end of working life, which predicts substantial societal costs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 8, 2024
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