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    respiratory

    US /ˈrɛspərəˌtɔri, -ˌtori, rɪˈspaɪrə-/

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    UK /ˈrespərəˌtɔ:ri:, -ˌtəʊri:, rɪˈspaɪərə-/

    C1
    adj.Adjective(Medical) concerning breathing
    Smoking damages the respiratory system
    adj.AdjectiveHaving the function of respiration.
    The respiratory function of the lungs is to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    n.NounThe branch of medicine concerned with the organs of respiration.
    The doctor specialized in respiratory medicine.
    n.NounThe system of organs involved in breathing.
    The respiratory system works with the circulatory system to deliver oxygen to the body.
    n.NounThe process of breathing; the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
    Respiratory function can be affected by air pollution.
    n.NounDifficulty in breathing.
    The child was in respiratory distress and needed immediate medical attention.
    n.NounA disease affecting the organs of breathing.
    Asthma is a common respiratory disease.

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    • your sort of risk for these respiratory ailments goes up.

      your sort of risk for these respiratory ailments goes up.

    B2

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    • and some breathed in the powder causing respiratory problems.

      and some breathed in the powder causing respiratory problems.

    • and some breathed in the powder causing respiratory problems.

      and some breathed in the powder causing respiratory problems.

    B1

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    • One common base called propylene glycol, which is also used in theatrical smoke, is known to cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory infections.

      One common base called propylene glycol, which is also used in theatrical smoke, is known to cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory infections.

    B2

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    • While it can spread through respiratory droplets or bodily fluids, with this 2022 outbreak, it's rare.

      While it can spread through respiratory droplets or bodily fluids, with this 2022 outbreak, it's rare.

    B2

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    03:12What you need to know about coronavirus and the flu
    • Both respiratory viruses, sometimes called a "twindemic,"

      Both respiratory viruses, sometimes called a "twindemic,"

    • Both respiratory viruses, sometimes called a twin-demic, could overwhelm hospitals and strain resources across the nation.

      Both respiratory viruses, sometimes called a twin-demic, could overwhelm hospitals and strain resources across the nation.

    B2

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    • Severe depression, runny nose, gunk in the eyes, respiratory signs.

      Severe depression, runny nose, gunk in the eyes, respiratory signs.

    B2

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    • All of the scientists we spoke with said while there are new variants and much more research is needed this gene could help invent new vaccines to target COVID and possibly other respiratory viruses too.

      All of the scientists we spoke with said while there are new variants and much more research is needed this gene could help invent new vaccines to target COVID and possibly other respiratory viruses too.

    • All of the scientists we spoke with said while there are new variants and much more research is needed, this gene could help invent new vaccines to target COVID and possibly other respiratory viruses too.

      All of the scientists we spoke with said while there are new variants and much more research is needed, this gene could help invent new vaccines to target COVID and possibly other respiratory viruses too.

    B1

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    • Not just while they were doing the breathing, their average respiratory rate over the month went down.

      Not just while they were doing the breathing, their average respiratory rate over the month went down.

    • There's a specific maneuver called High Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, or IMST, and it was developed as a way to help critically ill respiratory disease patients strengthen their diaphragm and other breathing muscles.

      There's a specific maneuver called High Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, or IMST, and it was developed as a way to help critically ill respiratory disease patients strengthen their diaphragm and other breathing muscles.

    B1

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    • and particular matter which decades of research have shown negatively affect our respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

      and particular matter which decades of research have shown negatively affect our respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

    • But if you have kids in the home or somebody with a compromised respiratory or cardio vascular system,

      But if you have kids in the home or somebody with a compromised respiratory or cardio vascular system,

    B1

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    05:24OD4 Unit 12 The Human Body
    • The Respiratory System.

      The Respiratory System.

    • The respiratory system has three major parts, the trachea, the lungs, and the diaphragm.

      The respiratory system has three major parts, the trachea, the lungs, and the diaphragm.

    B1