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1. cellular_respiration
noun. the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; 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.
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2. respiration
noun. ['ˌrɛspɝˈeɪʃən'] the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; 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.
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- respiration (English)
- respiracioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- respiratio (Latin)
3. respiration
noun. ['ˌrɛspɝˈeɪʃən'] the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation.
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- respiration (English)
- respiracioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- respiratio (Latin)
4. respiration
noun. ['ˌrɛspɝˈeɪʃən'] a single complete act of breathing in and out.
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- respiration (English)
- respiracioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- respiratio (Latin)
5. cellular
adjective. ['ˈsɛljəlɝ'] characterized by or divided into or containing cells or compartments (the smallest organizational or structural unit of an organism or organization).