respiratory

[ res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or serving for respiration:

   respiratory disease.

respiratory

/ -trɪ; ˈrɛspərətərɪ; ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or affecting respiration or the organs used in respiration

Word History and Origins

Origin of respiratory¹

1780–90; < Late Latin respīrātōrius, equivalent to Latin respīrā ( re ) to respire + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

The findings highlight the importance of understanding how everyday chemical exposures might contribute to respiratory and allergic conditions in children.

From Science Daily

While most cases are mild, commonly characterized by conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms, this previously healthy teen was hospitalized from the virus in critical condition.

From Salon

Hospitals are seeing an increasing number of people coming in with respiratory problems.

From BBC

As whooping cough cases rise in the U.S., a new nasal vaccine developed by Tulane University may hold the key to reducing the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease.

From Science Daily

The number of hospital stays and deaths due to respiratory diseases thus also decreases.

From Science Daily