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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Physical Education - Middle School and High School
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Maradona died at age 60 from a cardiorespiratory crisis coupled with pulmonary edema.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 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
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
Dr Short said to prevent similar situations arising in the future, several recommendations were made, including improving handover notes and recording clear targets for maintenance of cardiorespiratory functions.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
Senior author, UniSA's Professor Grant Tomkinson, says that cardiorespiratory fitness is probably the most important type of fitness for good health.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
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