breathingdiagram
nounUK /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/
US /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡræm/
A breathing diagram is a picture that shows how air goes in and out of your body.
The teacher showed us a breathing diagram to explain how our lungs work.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chart that shows a pattern of slow and fast breathing for relaxation.
She followed the breathing diagram to calm down before the test.
3. A drawing that shows how a machine helps a person breathe.
The nurse pointed to the breathing diagram on the ventilator.
4. A simple picture used to teach kids how to take deep breaths.
The poster had a breathing diagram with arrows going in and out.