breathing

noun

breath·ing | \ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ

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Definition of breathing

: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

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One cause: Microscopic tracheal mites that infect the breathing tubes of bees, reducing their air flow, making them less efficient workers. — Kevin Davenport, idahostatesman, "Why are these 250,000 bees hanging out on this sweet Downtown Boise rooftop?," 11 July 2018 When the diaphragm goes, so does your ability to inhale; surgical patients administered the drug are typically intubated with a breathing tube, their respiratory status carefully monitored. — Robbie Gonzalez, WIRED, "The Untested Drugs at the Heart of Nevada's Execution Controversy," 11 July 2018 The boy was breathing and officers attempted to stop the bleeding, Dyer said. — Brittny Mejia, latimes.com, "Fresno man arrested after 2-year-old dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound," 10 July 2018 This can manifest as hives, itching, and watery eyes or anaphylaxis, a severe reaction that can include critical drops in blood pressure, difficulty breathing and possibly even swelling of the throat. — Ronald S. Litman, Philly.com, "Should I worry about my child being allergic to anesthesia?," 9 July 2018 Deep breathing also helps another result of COPD — moderate cognitive impairment. — Houston Chronicle, "How to “live long and prosper”," 7 July 2018 Those participants, Inc explained, were each hooked up to sensors to monitor their stress levels from their brain activity, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing. — Southern Living, "This Song Will Instantly Lower Your Stress Level By 65 Percent," 3 July 2018 The hazmat crew had entered the building and was trying to determine what caused so many to suffer breathing problems, nausea and possible loss of consciousness. — CBS News, ""Mass hysteria" at e-cigarette plant, 20 hospitalized," 25 June 2018 The disease occurs in just one in every 500,000 births, and leads to breathing problems and trouble with mobility. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Baby Born with Painful Skin Disease Who Requires Bleach Baths Is Surviving Despite the Odds," 21 June 2018

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17 Oct 2018

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