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respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, rɪˈspaɪər ə- /
ADJECTIVE
breathing
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Without action, it warned of increased deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Hundreds of Boyle Heights residents suffered health problems after a fire at a cold storage facility burned stubbornly for days, including respiratory infections, eye disorders and persistent cough, according to a new study.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

Mars argued that a respiratory issue met the NCAA’s criteria for a medical exemption, and a Mississippi state judge agreed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

The extreme heat has caused people to fall ill with dehydration and heatstroke, and has increased the risk of complications for those with heart, kidney and respiratory problems.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

All I associated with Coxsackie was the respiratory virus that had first been discovered in the town, and named for it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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