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Definition of Respiratory system
1. Noun. The system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing.
Exact synonyms: Systema Respiratorium
Group relationships: Body, Organic Structure, Physical Structure
Generic synonyms: System
Terms within: Airway, Respiratory Tract, Respiratory Organ, Trachea
Group relationships: Body, Organic Structure, Physical Structure
Generic synonyms: System
Terms within: Airway, Respiratory Tract, Respiratory Organ, Trachea
Definition of Respiratory system
1. Noun. (anatomy) The system of organs serving for respiration. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Respiratory system
1. The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respiratory System
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