respiratory
/rɪˈspɪrət(ə)ri
/ /ˈrɛsp(ə)rət(ə)ri / /rɪˈspʌɪrət(ə)ri/adjective
Relating to or affecting respiration or the organs of respiration: respiratory disease...
- We transferred the patient to the intensive care unit for respiratory and inotropic support.
- Breathing problems are considered to be those that affect the respiratory system below the vocal cords.
- A cough may also be caused by inflammation of the upper respiratory track due to a viral infection due to the common cold or flu.