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res·pi·ra·to·ry rate

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. respiratory rate, rate of respirationnoun

    the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health

Wikidata

  1. Respiratory rate

    Respiratory rate is also known by respiration rate, pulmonary ventilation rate, ventilation rate, or breathing frequency is the number of breaths taken within a set amount of time, typically 60 seconds. A normal respiratory rate is termed eupnea, an increased respiratory rate is termed tachypnea and a lower than normal respiratory rate is termed bradypnea.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Respiratory Rate

    The number of times an organism breathes with the lungs (RESPIRATION) per unit time, usually per minute.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of respiratory rate in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of respiratory rate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of respiratory rate in a Sentence

  1. Marc LaRochelle:

    But the other thing [opioids] can do is cause central nervous system depression, and they can decrease your respiratory rate.


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  • ρυθμός αναπνοήςGreek
  • frecuencia respiratoriaSpanish

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