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Vocabulary Entry
respiration
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of breathing in and out to exchange gases, especially oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Example Sentences
"Respiration is essential for all living organisms."
"During exercise, respiration increases to supply more oxygen to the muscles."
"Plants also undergo respiration, where they convert glucose into energy."
V
verb
To breathe in and out; to engage in the act of breathing.
Example Sentences
"The doctor instructed the patient to respiration slowly while relaxing."
"Animals respiration to obtain oxygen necessary for survival."
"In yoga, one learns to control respiration to enhance relaxation."