the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
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breathing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | external respiration, respiration, ventilation |
| Type of | bodily process, body process, activity, bodily function |
| Has types | hypopnea, artificial respiration, smoking, sniffle, snivel, snore, snoring, snuffle, stertor, wheeze, cheyne-stokes respiration, eupnea, eupnoea, heaving, hyperpnea, hyperventilation, abdominal breathing, panting, periodic breathing, second wind, smoke |
| Derivation | breathe |
Examples of breathing
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In this condition, fluid accumulates in the lungs and makes breathing difficult.
From the stltoday.com
The problem with radiation in the air is that it is easy to ingest by breathing.
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He's going to have Tim Tebow breathing down his neck in a few months, I'd guess.
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Traditional pilates movement patterns, use of core breathing, correct alignment.
From the charlotteobserver.com
Polly weighed just 4lbs 1oz, had breathing problems and spent weeks in hospital.
From the mirror.co.uk
Stamina and breathing difficulties were issues in the past for the slender Serb.
From the heraldtribune.com
Breathing function was maintained at the same levels six months after treatment.
From the sciencedaily.com
Excited, Marisa forgets to push the cart, nearly yanking out her breathing tube.
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After another 20 minutes of deep breathing inside the hut, I am totally relaxed.
From the theaustralian.com.au
- The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
- Passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination; "the boy was disappointed to find only skeletons instead of living breathing dinosaurs"; "the heavy-breathing person on the telephone"
- (breath) the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"
- (breath) the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
- (breath) a short respite
- (breath) hint: an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
- Breathing is the process that moves air in and out of the lungs. Aerobic organisms require oxygen to release energy via respiration, in the form of the metabolism of energy-rich molecules such as glucose.
- Breathing refers to when a lens' optics change the apparent focal length slightly when shifting the mechanical focus. Some (often more expensive) lenses are designed to lessen the degree this effect. ...
- "Breathing" is a song by American alternative band Lifehouse. The song is the second single from their debut studio album, No Name Face.
