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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Example Sentences
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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
Ana Clara Benevides, 23, suffered heat exposure that caused cardiorespiratory arrest during the concert, and she died.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024
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