Rate Of Respiration (Noun)
Meaning
The rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- A normal rate_of_respiration in a healthy adult is between 12 and 20 breaths per minute.
- The doctor measured the patient's rate_of_respiration to check for any signs of distress.
- Monitoring a patient's rate_of_respiration can provide crucial information during a medical emergency.
- An abnormally high rate_of_respiration can indicate the presence of respiratory distress or illness.
- Athletes typically have a slower rate_of_respiration during exercise, as their lungs become more efficient at taking in oxygen.