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cardiorespiratory

American  
[kahr-dee-oh-res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, -ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˌkɑr di oʊˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, -rɪˈspaɪər ə- /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or affecting the heart and respiratory system.


Etymology

Origin of cardiorespiratory

First recorded in 1890–95; cardio- + respiratory

Vocabulary lists containing cardiorespiratory

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Earlier research cited by the researchers found that spending just a few minutes climbing stairs several times each week can improve cardiorespiratory fitness and reduce cholesterol levels.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 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

In her grounds of complaint, Ms Hoskins states she is disabled due to her severe allergy to cocoa, which can "trigger an anaphylactic shock and lead to potentially fatal cardiorespiratory arrest".

From BBC Apr. 15, 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

For those who find themselves in the bottom 20th percentile of cardiorespiratory fitness, beginning any kind of aerobic exercise could have a big impact.

From Science Daily Nov. 19, 2024

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