inspiratory
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of inspiratory
1765–75; < Latin inspīrāt ( us ) past participle of inspīrāre ( inspire, -ate 1 ) + -ory 1
Example Sentences
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The volume in the lung can be divided into four units: tidal volume, expiratory reserve volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
It is the sum of the residual volume, expiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory reserve 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
Finally, the paroxysm reaches its height; the child, with a livid countenance, with veins standing out like cords, gives a succession of violent expiratory efforts, followed by a long inspiratory whoop.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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