Synonyms for respiration

Synonyms for (noun) respiration

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


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