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Pneumato- :: Pneumato- () A combining form from Gr. pney^ma, pney`matos, wind, air, breath, respiration; as, pneumatograph, pneumatology..

Respiratory :: Respiratory (a.) Of or pertaining to respiration; serving for respiration; as, the respiratory organs; respiratory nerves; the respiratory function; respiratory changes..

Abranchiata :: Abranchiata (n. pl.) A group of annelids, so called because the species composing it have no special organs of respiration..

Cutaneous :: Cutaneous (a.) Of pertaining to the skin; existing on, or affecting, the skin; as, a cutaneous disease; cutaneous absorption; cutaneous respiration..

Breathing :: Breathing (n.) Exercising; promotion of respiration.

Pleurisy :: Pleurisy (n.) An inflammation of the pleura, usually accompanied with fever, pain, difficult respiration, and cough, and with exudation into the pleural cavity..

Stifled :: Stifle (v. i.) To die by reason of obstruction of the breath, or because some noxious substance prevents respiration..

Gasp :: Gasp (n.) The act of opening the mouth convulsively to catch the breath; a labored respiration; a painful catching of the breath.

Wind :: Wind (n.) Power of respiration; breath.

Haematogenesis :: Haematogenesis (n.) The transformation of venous arterial blood by respiration; hematosis.

Phyllocladium :: Phyllocladium (n.) A flattened stem or branch which more or less resembles a leaf, and performs the function of a leaf as regards respiration and assimilation..

Expiration :: Expiration (n.) The act or process of breathing out, or forcing air from the lungs through the nose or mouth; as, respiration consists of inspiration and expiration; -- opposed to inspiration..

Phrenograph :: Phrenograph (n.) An instrument for registering the movements of the diaphragm, or midriff, in respiration..

Expire :: Expire (v. t.) To breathe out; to emit from the lungs; to throw out from the mouth or nostrils in the process of respiration; -- opposed to inspire.

Osphradium :: Osphradium (n.) The olfactory organ of some Mollusca. It is connected with the organ of respiration.

Gill :: Gill (n.) An organ for aquatic respiration; a branchia.

Sigh :: Sigh (v. i.) To inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it; to make a deep single audible respiration, especially as the result or involuntary expression of fatigue, exhaustion, grief, sorrow, or the like..

Laryngotomy :: Laryngotomy (n.) The operation of cutting into the larynx, from the outside of the neck, for assisting respiration when obstructed, or for removing foreign bodies..

Irrespirable :: Irrespirable (a.) Unfit for respiration; not having the qualities necessary to support animal life; as, irrespirable air..

Pneumatometer :: Pneumatometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the amount of force exerted by the lungs in respiration.

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