inspiratory
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of inspiratory
1765–75; < Latin inspīrāt ( us ) past participle of inspīrāre ( see inspire, -ate 1) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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It is the sum of the expiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory reserve volume.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Lung volume measurements include tidal volume, expiratory reserve volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The exposed animals “had significant reduced inspiratory capacity,” the researchers reported.
From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2020
For example, it is designed to require an inspiratory flow rate that is achievable for most people with COPD.
From Nature ● May 12, 2020
A gradually increasing inspiratory dyspnœa is developed, which at first is only noticed on exertion, when the desire for air is increased; later it becomes permanent, and even during sleep the stridor may be marked.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
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