Illustration of respiratory system
- 1 nostril
- 2 nose
- 3 nasal cavity
- 4 nasopharynx
- 5 oropharynx
- 6 larynx
- 7 trachea
- 8 bronchus
- 9 lung
respiratory system
noun
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs : respiratory tract
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Influenza, commonly known as flu, is a viral infection of the respiratory system.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The chemical can irritate the respiratory system, cause headaches and disorient those who breathe it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
In Vassallo’s case, her tumor was putting pressure on her lungs, causing her respiratory system to become inflamed and agitated.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
Scientists reason that the animals’ respiratory systems likely become clogged.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The chemical can irritate the respiratory system, cause headaches and disorient those who breathe it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Joe Kottke, NBC News, 26 Sep. 2024
In Vassallo’s case, her tumor was putting pressure on her lungs, causing her respiratory system to become inflamed and agitated.
—Julia Sullivan, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
Scientists reason that the animals’ respiratory systems likely become clogged.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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