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inspiratory

[ in-spahyuhr-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

  1. of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.


inspiratory

/ -trɪ; ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inspiratory1

1765–75; < Latin Բī ( us ) past participle of Բī ( inspire, -ate 1 ) + -ory 1
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The exposed animals “had significant reduced inspiratory capacity,” the researchers reported.

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For example, it is designed to require an inspiratory flow rate that is achievable for most people with COPD.

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Looking at inspiratory training approaches, the researchers could not find enough credible research to draw any firm conclusions.

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Finally, the paroxysm reaches its height; the child, with a livid countenance, with veins standing out like cords, gives a succession of violent expiratory efforts, followed by a long inspiratory whoop.

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Breathing.—The inspiratory current passes inwards by the mouth opening in the larval lamprey, by the pituitary tube in Myxine, while in the adult lamprey both expiration and inspiration takes place through the external gill-openings.

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