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expiratory
adjective
medical, biology specializeduk /ɪkˈspɪr.ə.tər.i/ us /ɪkˈspaɪr.ə.tɔːr.i/
relating to expiration(= the act of breathing out):
This group of chronic diseases is characterized by reduced expiratory airflow and increased work of breathing.
Forced expiratory volume in 1 second was measured.
Pulmonary function tests demonstrated abnormal expiratory flow rates.
Higher-than-usual levels of positive end expiratory pressure may sometimes be required to assist the lungs.
No changes could be detected in the forced expiratory volume in 1 second.
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asphyxia
asphyxiation
aspirate
breathable
breathe (something) in
choke
draw breathphrase
expire
hyperventilation
non-breathing
out of breath
pant
puff
puffed
puffed out
puffer
stifle
strangulation
suffocate
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