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inhale

/ɪnˈheɪl/

Meanings
noun
An inhalation.

Examples :

"The doctor listened to my chest with a stethoscope after each inhale. "
physiology body medicine action

Related Words

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listened verb

/ˈlɪsn̩d/

To pay attention to a sound or speech.

"Please listen carefully as I explain.  I like to listen to music."

Illustration stemming

stemming verb

/ˈstɛmɪŋ/

To remove the stem from.

"to stem cherries; to stem tobacco leaves"

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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aerosols noun

/ˈɛəroʊsɒlz/ /ˈɛəroʊsɔːlz/

A mixture of fine solid particles or liquid droplets suspended in a gaseous medium.

"The hairspray released a cloud of aerosols that smelled like flowers. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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inhalation noun

/ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/

The act of inhaling; inbreathing.

"Simple Option: * The doctor listened to the patient's lungs after each inhalation. More descriptive option: * Deep inhalation of the fresh mountain air made her feel instantly relaxed. "

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stethoscope noun

/ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/

A medical instrument used for listening to sounds produced within the body, often combined with a sphygmomanometer

"The doctor used a stethoscope to listen to the patient's heart. "

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diaphragm noun

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.

"My grandpa, who has trouble breathing, is working hard to strengthen his diaphragm muscles for better lung function. "

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medicament noun

/məˈdɪkəmənt/

A medicine, medication or drug.

"The doctor prescribed a medicament to help control her high blood pressure. "

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filling verb

[ˈfɪɫlɪŋ]

To occupy fully, to take up all of.

"The heavy backpack filled all the available space in the school locker. "