respiration - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs

Synonyms

• cellular respiration
• internal respiration
• respiration

More generic

• metabolic process
• metabolism

Noun

the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

Synonyms

• breathing
• external respiration
• respiration
• ventilation

More generic

• activity
• bodily function
• bodily process
• body process

More specific

• Cheyne-Stokes respiration
• abdominal breathing
• artificial respiration
• eupnea
• eupnoea
• heaving
• hyperpnea
• hyperventilation
• hypopnea
• panting
• periodic breathing
• second wind
• smoke
• smoking
• sniffle
• snivel
• snore
• snoring
• snuffle
• stertor
• wheeze

Related

• aspiration
• breathing in
• breathing out
• exhalation
• expiration
• inhalation
• inspiration
• intake

Noun

a single complete act of breathing in and out

Synonyms

• respiration

More generic

• activity
• bodily function
• bodily process
• body process

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