respiration (n)
internal respiration (n)
cellular respiration (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules
def processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
Outgoing links
Hypernym metabolism, metabolic process
Derivationally related form respiration → respire
Incoming links
Pertainym (pertains to noun) cardiorespiratory → respiration
Pertainym (pertains to noun) respiratory → respiration
Hyponym metabolism, metabolic process
Derivationally related form respire → respiration

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