respiration
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respiration Definition
(n)
the
metabolic
processes
whereby
certain
organisms
obtain
energy
from
organic
moelcules
;
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
lu
(n)
a
single
complete
act
of
breathing
in
and
out
; "
thirty
respirations
per
minute
"
(n)
the
bodily
process
of
inhalation
and
exhalation
;
the
process
of
taking
in
oxygen
from
inhaled
air
and
releasing
carbon
dioxide
by
exhalation
respiration Synonyms
breathing
cellular respiration
external respiration
internal respiration
respiration
ventilation
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