RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Respiratory System.
Respiratory System - as a noun
The system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide; in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
systema respiratoriumExample Sentences
"The respiratory system is responsible for transporting oxygen from the atmosphere to the body's cells."
"Smoking can cause damage to the respiratory system."
"Respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affect the respiratory system."
"The main function of the respiratory system is to exchange gases between the body and the environment."
"Inhalation is an important process of the respiratory system."
