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Definition of External respiration
1. Noun. The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation.
Exact synonyms: Breathing, Respiration, Ventilation
Specialized synonyms: Artificial Respiration, Abdominal Breathing, Eupnea, Eupnoea, Hyperpnea, Hypopnea, Hyperventilation, Heaving, Panting, Cheyne-stokes Respiration, Periodic Breathing, Smoke, Smoking, Snore, Snoring, Stertor, Sniffle, Snivel, Snuffle, Wheeze, Second Wind
Terms within: Breathing Out, Exhalation, Expiration, Aspiration, Breathing In, Inhalation, Inspiration, Intake
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Breathe, Breathe, Respire, Respire
Specialized synonyms: Artificial Respiration, Abdominal Breathing, Eupnea, Eupnoea, Hyperpnea, Hypopnea, Hyperventilation, Heaving, Panting, Cheyne-stokes Respiration, Periodic Breathing, Smoke, Smoking, Snore, Snoring, Stertor, Sniffle, Snivel, Snuffle, Wheeze, Second Wind
Terms within: Breathing Out, Exhalation, Expiration, Aspiration, Breathing In, Inhalation, Inspiration, Intake
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Breathe, Breathe, Respire, Respire
Medical Definition of External respiration
1. The exchange of respiratory gases in the lungs as distinguished from internal or tissue respiration. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of External Respiration
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