respiration

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso metabólico en los organismos por el cual se libera energía de moléculas orgánicas, o el acto de respirar, que incluye la inhalación y la exhalación.

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

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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.

   Respiración celular

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscellular respiration

2. Single breathing cycleB1formalmedical

   One complete act of inhaling and exhaling air.

   Ciclo respiratorio

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

   Sinónimosbreath

3. Process of breathingB1formalmedical

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

   Respiración (proceso de respirar)

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbreathingventilation