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Respiratory

usgb/ˈrespərətɔːri/Volume
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Medical Context

Used mainly in medical or health-related discussions to describe issues involving the lungs and breathing.

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The respiratory therapist specializes in helping patients with lung conditions.
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System Specific

Refers specifically to the 'respiratory system,' the group of organs responsible for breathing.

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Smoking can cause serious damage to your respiratory system.
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Illness Related

Commonly used with 'infection' or 'illness' to talk about diseases affecting breathing.

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The patient was diagnosed with a severe respiratory illness.
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