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respiratory system — n. the system of organs involved in the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between an organism and its environment … English World dictionary
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
respiratory system — noun the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing • Syn: ↑systema respiratorium • Hypernyms: ↑system • Part Holonyms: ↑body, ↑organic structure, ↑physica … Useful english dictionary
Respiratory system — The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. * * * respiratory system n a system of organs functioning in respiration and consisting esp. of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx … Medical dictionary
respiratory system — Anat. the system by which oxygen is taken into the body and an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place; in mammals the system includes the nasal passages, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. [1935 40] * * * Organ system involved in… … Universalium
Respiratory system of the horse — In biology, the respiratory system of the horse is the means by which a horse circulates air around its internal organs.AnatomyThe respiratory system begins with the nares, commonly known as the nostrils, which can expand greatly during intense… … Wikipedia
respiratory system — The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Also called respiratory tract … English dictionary of cancer terms
respiratory system — noun Date: 1888 a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs … New Collegiate Dictionary
respiratory system — noun The system of organs serving for respiration … Wiktionary
respiratory system — res′piratory sys tem n. anat. the system of organs and tissues involved in drawing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide: in mammals, includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and the diaphragm • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
