inspiratory

[ in-spahyuhr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.

inspiratory

/ -trɪ; ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air

Word History and Origins

Origin of inspiratory¹

1765–75; < Latin inspīrāt ( us ) past participle of inspīrāre ( inspire, -ate ¹ ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

For when a solution of continuity occurs in the lungs, the inspiratory and expiratory forces fail.

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First, a quick deep breath is taken by means of the inspiratory muscles.

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They embody disturbances of various functional acts, and may be subdivided into inspiratory and expiratory tics.

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In another instance inspiratory hiccoughs and expiratory eructations co-existed.

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Page 84 Fortunately in all save the rarest possible instances the apnœa yields and a deep inspiratory movement follows.

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