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Definisjon av respiration

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WordNet WordNet by Princeton University

Noun
respiration - the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
internal respiration, cellular respiration
metabolic process, metabolism the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
respiration - a single complete act of breathing in and out; "thirty respirations per minute"
respiration - the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
breathing, external respiration, ventilation
bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity an organic process that takes place in the body; "respiratory activity"
artificial respiration an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially
abdominal breathing breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles; "abdominal breathing is practiced by singers"
eupnea, eupnoea normal relaxed breathing
hyperpnea energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
hypopnea slow or shallow breathing
hyperventilation an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued
panting, heaving breathing heavily (as after exertion)
cheyne-stokes respiration, periodic breathing abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate
smoking, smoke the act of smoking tobacco or other substances; "he went outside for a smoke"; "smoking stinks"
breathing out, exhalation, expiration the act of expelling air from the lungs
snoring, stertor, snore the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
sniffle, snuffle, snivel the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
wheeze breathing with a husky or whistling sound
second wind the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
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Substantiv
respiration - The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.
respiration - An act of breathing; a breath.
respiration - Any similar process, in organisms that lack lungs, that exchanges gases with its environment.
respiration - The process by which cells obtain chemical energy by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

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  • respiration
    The process in living organisms of taking in oxygen from the surroundings and giving out carbon dioxide.

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  • Entall: respiration
  • Flertall: respirations

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