respiration

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1. 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 (noun.act)

hypernym	:	metabolic process, metabolism,
definition	:	the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life (noun.process)

2. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation (noun.act)

hypernym	:	activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process,
definition	:	an organic process that takes place in the body (noun.process)

hyponym	:	artificial respiration,
definition	:	an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially (noun.act)

hyponym	:	abdominal breathing,
definition	:	breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles (noun.act)

hyponym	:	eupnea, eupnoea,
definition	:	normal relaxed breathing (noun.act)

hyponym	:	hyperpnea,
definition	:	energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders (noun.act)

hyponym	:	hypopnea,
definition	:	slow or shallow breathing (noun.act)

hyponym	:	hyperventilation,
definition	:	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 (noun.act)

hyponym	:	heaving, panting,
definition	:	breathing heavily (as after exertion) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	cheyne-stokes respiration, periodic breathing,
definition	:	abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate (noun.act)

hyponym	:	smoke, smoking,
definition	:	the act of smoking tobacco or other substances (noun.act)

hyponym	:	snore, snoring, stertor,
definition	:	the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound (noun.act)

hyponym	:	sniffle, snivel, snuffle,
definition	:	the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested) (noun.act)

hyponym	:	wheeze,
definition	:	breathing with a husky or whistling sound (noun.act)

hyponym	:	second wind,
definition	:	the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion (noun.act)

part holonym	:	breathing out, exhalation, expiration,
definition	:	the act of expelling air from the lungs (noun.act)

part holonym	:	aspiration, breathing in, inhalation, inspiration, intake,
definition	:	the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing (noun.act)

3. a single complete act of breathing in and out (noun.act)

hypernym	:	activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process,
definition	:	an organic process that takes place in the body (noun.process)

4. 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 (noun.act)

derivation	:	respire,
definition	:	undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide (verb.body)

5. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation (noun.act)

derivation	:	breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath,
definition	:	draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs (verb.body)

derivation	:	respire,
definition	:	undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide (verb.body)

derivation	:	breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather,
definition	:	take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication)

6. 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 (noun.act)

derivation	:	respire,
definition	:	undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide (verb.body)

7. the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation (noun.act)

derivation	:	breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath,
definition	:	draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs (verb.body)

derivation	:	respire,
definition	:	undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide (verb.body)

derivation	:	breathe, catch one's breath, rest, take a breather,
definition	:	take a short break from one's activities in order to relax (verb.communication)

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