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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

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

To improve cardiorespiratory fitness, Laakso encourages children, adolescents, and their families to increase physical activity in everyday life.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

Ana Clara Benevides, 23, suffered heat exposure that caused cardiorespiratory arrest during the concert, and she died.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024