Definitions for respiration
ˌrɛs pəˈreɪ ʃənres·pi·ra·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 6 votes

1. respiration, internal respiration, cellular respirationnoun

   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

2. respirationnoun

   a single complete act of breathing in and out

   "thirty respirations per minute"

3. breathing, external respiration, respiration, ventilationnoun

   the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. respirationnoun

   The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.

2. respirationnoun

   An act of breathing; a breath.

3. respirationnoun

   Any similar process, in organisms that lack lungs, that exchanges gases with its environment.

4. respirationnoun

   The process by which cells obtain chemical energy by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

5. Etymology: respiracioun, from respiratio, from respirare.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respirationnoun

   Etymology: respiration, Fr. respiratio, from respiro, Lat.

   1. The act of breathing.

   Apollonius of Tyana affirmed, that the ebbing and flowing of the sea was the respiration of the world, drawing in water as breath, and putting it forth again. Francis Bacon.

   Syrups or other expectoratives do not advantage in coughs, by slipping down between the epiglottis; for, as I instanced before, that must necessarily occasion a greater cough and difficulty of respiration. Gideon Harvey, on Consumptions.

   The author of nature foreknew the necessity of rains and dews to the present structure of plants, and the uses of respiration to animals; and therefore created those correspondent properties in the atmosphere. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

   2. Relief from toil.

   Till the day
   Appear of respiration to the just,
   And vengeance to the wicked. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. xii.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respiration

   Respiration is the second single from Black Stars eponymously titled 1998 album (see 1998 in music). It features guest rapping from Common and guitar playing by DeChown Jenkins. It also features a Hi-Tek produced beat that samples "The Fox" by Don Randi. In addition, the song's introduction samples a monologue from the hip hop documentary Style Wars. It is found on Best of Decade I: 1995-2005, a compilation of Rawkus Records' best songs. It can also be found on Howie Bs compilation album Another Late Night: Howie B. The single reached #54 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Two remixes were made for "Respiration": 'Flying High Mix' contains production by Pete Rock and a verse by Black Thought of The Roots. Another remix found on the Hip Hop Classics Vol. 1 compilation album also features Pete Rock production, but has a guest verse by Common instead of Black Thought.

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1. respiration

   Respiration is a biological process conducted by living cells within organisms that involves the intake of oxygen, the conversion of food (such as glucose) into energy, and the release of carbon dioxide as a byproduct. It plays a crucial role in the production of energy needed for various bodily functions, growth, and maintaining overall health of organisms. It's also divided into two types: aerobic respiration, which uses oxygen, and anaerobic respiration, which doesn't use oxygen.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Respirationnoun

   the act of respiring or breathing again, or catching one's breath

2. Respirationnoun

   relief from toil or suffering: rest

3. Respirationnoun

   interval; intermission

4. Respirationnoun

   the act of resping or breathing; the act of taking in and giving out air; the aggregate of those processes bu which oxygen is introduced into the system, and carbon dioxide, or carbonic acid, removed

5. Etymology: [L. respiratio: cf. F. respiration. See Respire.]

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Respiration

   In physiology, respiration is defined as the transport of oxygen from the outside air to the cells within tissues, and the transport of carbon dioxide in the opposite direction. This is in contrast to the biochemical definition of respiration, which refers to cellular respiration: the metabolic process by which an organism obtains energy by reacting oxygen with glucose to give water, carbon dioxide and ATP. Although physiologic respiration is necessary to sustain cellular respiration and thus life in animals, the processes are distinct: cellular respiration takes place in individual cells of the organism, while physiologic respiration concerns the bulk flow and transport of metabolites between the organism and the external environment.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respiration

   The act of breathing with the LUNGS, consisting of INHALATION, or the taking into the lungs of the ambient air, and of EXHALATION, or the expelling of the modified air which contains more CARBON DIOXIDE than the air taken in (Blakiston's Gould Medical Dictionary, 4th ed.). This does not include tissue respiration (= OXYGEN CONSUMPTION) or cell respiration (= CELL RESPIRATION).

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. respiration

   The act of to inhale and to exhale.

   Respiration is vital in humans and animals alike.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 2, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Respiration

   breathing or taking breath: union of oxygen with tissues and liberation of carbon dioxide from same.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of respiration in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of respiration in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of respiration in a Sentence

1. Andrew Bonar Law:

   Perpetual inspiration is as necessary to the life of goodness, holiness and happiness as perpetual respiration is necessary to animal life.

2. Olaf Biedermann:

   The Active Wellness seat is Faurecia's vision on the next level of personalized comfort, what we basically do is to monitor respiration rate and heart rate in the seat, and we derive stress and energy level from that. Then, having this kind of wellness being information, we now can offer a closed-loop comfort system; so in case you are stressed you get a relaxation massage, in case you have low energy levels you get a very energizing massage.

3. Roger McClellan:

   EPA is trying to extrapolate adult clinical test results involving ozone to populations with asthma, and younger populations, i don’t think there is wide agreement today that ozone causes asthma, though it does trigger asthmatic attacks. We have to be mindful that the respiration in these tests is probably greater than on most playgrounds.

4. Ramon Llamas:

   Look for a number of health solutions, especially those that claim that they can tell you if you are showing signs of possible infection -- raised body temp, elevated heart rate and respiration -- or if you are socially distanced enough, or look at different disinfection solutions for the home, similar to the ones that claim they can zap unwanted or dangerous microbes on your phone.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=respiration
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Respiration
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=respiration
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiration
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiration
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=respiration
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=respiration