External Respiration (Noun)

Meaning

The bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Ventilation
• Respiration
• Breathing

Hypernyms

• Bodily Function
• Activity
• Bodily Process

Hyponyms

• Hyperpnea
• Wheeze
• Panting
• Artificial Respiration
• Stertor
• Smoke
• Abdominal Breathing
• Second Wind
• Hyperventilation
• Eupnea
• Periodic Breathing
• Snivel
• Hypopnea
• Snore
• Snuffle