respiration

• Существительное, обозначающее метаболические процессы в организмах, высвобождающие энергию из органических молекул, или акт дыхания, включающий вдох и выдох.

A noun referring to the metabolic processes in organisms that release energy from organic molecules, or the act of breathing involving inhalation and exhalation.

uncountable

1. Cellular energy productionB2formalscientific

   The metabolic process in cells and tissues where organic molecules are broken down to release energy, producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

   Клеточное дыхание

   • Cellular respiration is essential for all living organisms to generate energy.
   • During respiration, glucose is converted into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.
   • The rate of respiration increases during physical exercise.

   Synonymscellular respiration

2. Single breathing cycleB1formalmedical

   One complete act of inhaling and exhaling air.

   Вдох-выдох

   • The doctor counted his respirations per minute.
   • A deep respiration can help calm your nerves.
   • She took a slow, deliberate respiration before speaking.

   Synonymsbreath

3. Process of breathingB1formalmedical

   The bodily function of taking oxygen into the lungs and releasing carbon dioxide through exhalation.

   Дыхание

   • Respiration is controlled by the diaphragm and rib muscles.
   • Yoga focuses on controlled respiration to improve relaxation.
   • Artificial respiration can save a person who has stopped breathing.

   Synonymsbreathingventilation