respiratory

adjective
UK /rɪˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/
US /ˈres.pə.rə.tɔːr.i/

Having to do with breathing.

The doctor checked her respiratory system to make sure she could breathe well.

SYNONYMS

breathingpulmonaryventilatoryrespirational

RELATED WORDS

lungsbreathairwayoxygenrespiration

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Relating to the organs used for breathing, such as the lungs and nose.

Colds and flu are common respiratory infections.

3. Used for or connected with the process of breathing in and out.

The mask helps protect workers from respiratory hazards.

4. In medicine, describing diseases or conditions that affect breathing.

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition.