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respirations

/ˌrɛspəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃənz/

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noun

Respiración, aliento

The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath.

Examples :

"The doctor counted the patient's respirations to check their breathing rate. "

El médico contó las respiraciones del paciente para controlar su frecuencia respiratoria.

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noun

Respiración, aliento

An act of breathing; a breath.

Examples :

"The doctor counted the baby's respirations per minute to check if she was breathing normally. "

El médico contó las respiraciones del bebé por minuto para comprobar si respiraba normalmente.

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noun

Respiraciones, intercambio de gases

Any similar process in an organism that lacks lungs that exchanges gases with its environment.

Examples :

"The scientist carefully monitored the earthworm's respirations through its moist skin to ensure it was absorbing enough oxygen from the soil. "

El científico monitoreó cuidadosamente las respiraciones de la lombriz de tierra a través de su piel húmeda para asegurarse de que estaba absorbiendo suficiente oxígeno del suelo.

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noun

Respiración, respiración celular

The process by which cells obtain chemical energy by the consumption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

Examples :

"During intense exercise, the body increases its respirations to provide more energy to the muscles. "

Durante el ejercicio intenso, el cuerpo aumenta su respiración para proporcionar más energía a los músculos.

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