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respiratory

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/ˈrɛspəˌrɛtəri/ · res-pi-ra-to-ry

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration.

سانس لینے یا سانس کی اعضا سے متعلق یا متاثر کرنے والا۔

سانس کے متعلق

sans ke mutaliq

Formal: تنفسی

Synonyms

breathingpulmonaryventilatoryسانس لینے والاتنفسیہوا کا

Antonyms

non-respiratoryasphyxiatingغیر تنفسیاسفی کی

Common Collocations

  • respiratory system
  • respiratory diseases
  • respiratory failure

Example Sentences

Smoking can have serious effects on your respiratory health.

تمباکو نوشی آپ کی سانس کی صحت پر شدید اثر ڈال سکتی ہے۔

tobacco noshi aap ki sans ki sehat par shadid asar daal sakti hai.

The respiratory system plays a vital role in oxygenating the blood.

تنفسی نظام خون کو آکسیجن فراہم کرنے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتا ہے۔

tanfusi nizami khoon ko oxygen faraham karne mein ahem kirdar ada karta hai.

Respiratory infections can be caused by various pathogens.

تنفسی انفیکشن متعدد جرثوموں کی وجہ سے ہو سکتے ہیں۔

tanfusi infection mutaadid jarasoomon ki wajah se ho sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

respirator:A respirator is a device worn to protect the respiratory system, while 'respiratory' describes anything related to respiration.

Word Family

respiration
nounتنفس
respirator
nounسانس لینے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'respiratory' starting with 'respire' – to breathe.

Picture someone taking a deep breath of fresh air.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "respiratorius" — pertaining to breathing

First known use: 17th century

The term has been used in medical contexts since the 17th century, originally referring to the act of breathing.