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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The potential impacts go beyond the respiratory system.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system if not used properly.
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The respiratory system is not the only way toxins in the air can enter our bodies.
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The buildup of free radicals, called oxidative stress, has been linked to cancer as well as diseases that affect the heart, kidney, brain and respiratory system, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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Matt Fuchs, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system if not used properly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2025
The respiratory system is not the only way toxins in the air can enter our bodies.
—Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
The buildup of free radicals, called oxidative stress, has been linked to cancer as well as diseases that affect the heart, kidney, brain and respiratory system, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for respiratory system
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“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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