respiratory

BrE /rəˈspɪrətəri/ AmE /rɛzˈpɪrəˌte(ə)ri/

adjective en → es

1 RELATING TO BREATHING [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to breathing or the organs and processes involved in breathing

respiratorio, pulmonar

  • respiratory system/organ

Collocations respiratory disease · respiratory problems

  • She suffers from a respiratory condition.

    Ella padece una condición respiratoria.

2 MEDICAL [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the medical treatment of breathing problems or diseases affecting the lungs and airways

respiratorio (en medicina)

  • respiratory care/treatment

Collocations respiratory therapy · respiratory equipment

  • The hospital has a specialist respiratory unit.

    El hospital tiene una unidad especializada en cuidados respiratorios.