inspiratory
[ in-spahyuhr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]
/ ɪnˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
adjective
of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.
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Example sentences from the Web for inspiratory
For example, in the diaphragm we make voice by an eccentric action of the inspiratory muscles.
For when a solution of continuity occurs in the lungs, the inspiratory and expiratory forces fail.
Gilbertus Anglicus|Henry Ebenezer HandersonThey embody disturbances of various functional acts, and may be subdivided into inspiratory and expiratory tics.
Tics and Their Treatment|Henry MeigneFirst, a quick deep breath is taken by means of the inspiratory muscles.
The Action of Medicines in the System|Frederick William Headland
British Dictionary definitions for inspiratory
inspiratory
/ (ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air
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Medical definitions for inspiratory
inspiratory
[ ĭn-spīr′ə-tôr′ē ]
adj.
Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.
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