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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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Between January last year and May this year, the NT reported 163 diphtheria cases with 48 respiratory cases and 115 cutaneous cases, which is spread via skin contact.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

These bacteria can cause upper respiratory illness and had never before been reported in wild snakes in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

But unlike so many artists from jazz's defining post-World War II period, Rollins lived a long life, remastering his work well into his 80s even as respiratory issues limited his performances.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Exposure can also create chronic respiratory issues, according to the EPA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Hypothermia, respiratory problems, and most likely some kind of head injury, though the brain scans turned up nothing.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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