- respiratory system
- The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. Also called respiratory tract.
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respiratory system — n. the system of organs involved in the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen between an organism and its environment … English World dictionary
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
respiratory system — noun the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing • Syn: ↑systema respiratorium • Hypernyms: ↑system • Part Holonyms: ↑body, ↑organic structure, ↑physica … Useful english dictionary
Respiratory system — The organs that are involved in breathing. These include the nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. * * * respiratory system n a system of organs functioning in respiration and consisting esp. of the nose, nasal passages, nasopharynx … Medical dictionary
respiratory system — Anat. the system by which oxygen is taken into the body and an exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place; in mammals the system includes the nasal passages, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs. [1935 40] * * * Organ system involved in… … Universalium
Respiratory system of the horse — In biology, the respiratory system of the horse is the means by which a horse circulates air around its internal organs.AnatomyThe respiratory system begins with the nares, commonly known as the nostrils, which can expand greatly during intense… … Wikipedia
respiratory system — noun Date: 1888 a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs … New Collegiate Dictionary
respiratory system — noun The system of organs serving for respiration … Wiktionary
respiratory system — res′piratory sys tem n. anat. the system of organs and tissues involved in drawing oxygen into the body and removing carbon dioxide: in mammals, includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and the diaphragm • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
respiratory system — the combination of organs and tissues associated with breathing. It includes the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs and also the diaphragm and other muscles associated with breathing movements … The new mediacal dictionary
