respiratory system (n)
systema respiratorium (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def the system for taking in oxygen and giving off carbon dioxide
def in terrestrial animals this is accomplished by breathing
Outgoing links
Hypernym system
Part holonym body, organic structure, physical structure
Part meronym respiratory tract, airway; respiratory organ; trachea
Incoming links
Part meronym body, organic structure, physical structure
Hyponym system
Part holonym respiratory tract, airway; respiratory organ; trachea

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