respiratory
Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs used in breathing. It is most frequently used to describe biological systems, medical conditions, or health functions involving the lungs and airways.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.
The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.
Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.
My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.
My lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.
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Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.
Quiz rápido
The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: respiratory
Ejemplos
The doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his respiratory issues.
everydayThe doctor suggested a humidifier to help with his breathing-related issues.
Clinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute respiratory distress syndrome.
formalClinical trials are focusing on new treatments for acute breathing-related distress syndrome.
My respiratory health has been much better since I quit smoking.
informalMy lung health has been much better since I quit smoking.
The study examines the impact of urban pollution on respiratory capacity in children.
academicThe study examines the impact of urban pollution on breathing capacity in children.
Safety regulations require workers to wear respiratory masks in the paint shop.
businessSafety regulations require workers to wear breathing-protection masks in the paint shop.
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Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
upper respiratory tract
The nose, mouth, and throat area
respiratory arrest
When a person stops breathing entirely
artificial respiratory support
Help from a machine to breathe
Se confunde a menudo con
Respiratory is an adjective describing the system, while a respirator is a noun referring to a mask or breathing machine.
Perspiratory relates to sweating, while respiratory relates to breathing.
Notas de uso
Use this word when discussing health, biology, or air quality. It is almost always used as an adjective modifying a noun.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the adjective 'respiratory' when they should use the noun 'respiration' (e.g., saying 'his respiratory is fast' instead of 'his respiration is fast').
Truco para recordar
The 'spir' in respiratory is the same as in 'spirit' and 'inspire'. Just as a spirit is the 'breath of life', respiratory relates to your breath.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'respirare', combining 're-' (again) and 'spirare' (to breathe).
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Increased public awareness of this term occurred globally during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quiz rápido
The patient was admitted to the hospital with a severe ____ infection.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: respiratory
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