Synonyms: respiration, internal respiration, cellular respiration
Definition: 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
Similar words: metabolic process, metabolism
Definition: the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
Synonyms: breathing, ventilation, external respiration, respiration
Definition: the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Similar words: bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity
Definition: an organic process that takes place in the body
Usage: respiratory activity
Synonyms: respiration
Definition: a single complete act of breathing in and out
Usage: thirty respirations per minute
Similar words: bodily function, bodily process, body process, activity
Definition: an organic process that takes place in the body
Usage: respiratory activity