Synonyms for

Respiratory

Verb / ˈrespɜ:ʌˌtɔ:ri: / Another word for respiratory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relating to breathing or the respiratory system.

Synonyms & similar words

breathing pulmonary lung oxygen inhaled exhaled breath ventilation airway bronchial nasal tracheal diaphragm oxygenation ventilatory respiration breathlessness breath-holding

Synonyms by register

Formal

pulmonary thoracic pulmonic

Antonyms

nonbreathing unbreathing still inactive dormant

Common collocations

  • respiratory system
  • respiratory rate
  • respiratory distress
  • respiratory infection
  • respiratory disease
  • respiratory failure
  • respiratory support

Word family

noun respiration
adverb respiratorily

Usage note

Primarily used in medical and biological contexts. Refers specifically to the process of breathing or the organs involved in it.

Example sentences

  1. The respiratory system helps us breathe.
  2. When you have a cold, your respiratory system can get congested.
  3. The respiratory therapist showed the patient how to use the inhaler.
  4. Asthma is a respiratory condition that can make it hard to breathe.
  5. Smoking can damage your respiratory system over time.

Quotes

  • The respiratory system is the center of our lives. It allows us to breathe, speak, sing, and laugh.
  • Breathing is the most important thing we do. Without it, we cannot live.
  • The lungs are the engine of the respiratory system.

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