respiratory system

The phrase “respiratory system” has 7 syllables: res-pi-ra-to-ry sys-tem

It's pronounced as /ˈrɛs.pə.rəˌtɔːr.i ˈsɪs.təm/


What is synonym and antonym for respiratory system?

In the thesaurus, “respiratory system” has 10 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for respiratory system along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for respiratory system

  • air breathing system
  • airway system
  • breathing apparatus
  • breathing system
  • gas exchange system
  • lung system
  • pulmonary system
  • respiration system
  • respiratory tract
  • ventilatory system

Antonyms for respiratory system

  • anaerobic system
  • circulatory system
  • closed system
  • digestive system
  • inert system
  • mechanical system
  • musculoskeletal system
  • nervous system
  • non-living system
  • non-respiratory system

Meanings of respiratory system

  • noun
    1. The group of organs and tissues in the body that helps a living organism breathe.

Example Sentences

  • The respiratory system helps the body take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide.
  • Smoking can damage the respiratory system over time.
  • Exercise improves the efficiency of the respiratory system.
  • Doctors studied her respiratory system after she had difficulty breathing.
  • The virus mainly affects the respiratory system in humans.

On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to respiratory system, such as: air breathing system, airway system, anaerobic system, breathing apparatus, breathing system, circulatory system, closed system.

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