EXTERNAL RESPIRATION Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase external respiration. (close relations)
Definition of EXTERNAL RESPIRATION
Best Alternative Words for EXTERNAL RESPIRATION
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| breathing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination noun • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | ||||||||
| ventilation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air • a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air • free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | ||||||||
| exhalation | nounn | |||||||
noun • exhaled breath • the act of expelling air from the lungs | ||||||||
| inhalation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing • a medication to be taken by inhaling it | ||||||||
| respiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 • a single complete act of breathing in and out • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | ||||||||
