respiration

Noun
  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 (synset 100832472)
    is a type of: metabolic process, metabolism - the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
    same as: cellular respiration, internal respiration
  2. A single complete act of breathing in and out (synset 100833443)
    "thirty respirations per minute"
    is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the body
  3. The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation;
    The process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation (synset 100832852)
    is a type of: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process - an organic process that takes place in the body
    subtypes:
    • artificial respiration - an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially
    • abdominal breathing - breathing in which most of the respiratory effort is done by the abdominal muscles
    • eupnea, eupnoea - normal relaxed breathing
    • hyperpnea - energetic (deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders
    • hypopnea - slow or shallow breathing
    • hyperventilation - 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
    • heaving, panting - breathing heavily (as after exertion)
    • cheyne-stokes respiration, periodic breathing - abnormal respiration in which periods of shallow and deep breathing alternate
    • smoke, smoking - the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
    • snore, snoring, stertor - the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound
    • sniffle, snivel, snuffle - the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
    • wheeze - breathing with a husky or whistling sound
    • second wind - the return of relatively easy breathing after initial exhaustion during continuous exertion
    has:
    same as: breathing, external respiration, ventilation

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