cardiorespiratory

adjective

car·​dio·​re·​spi·​ra·​to·​ry ˌkär-dē-ō-ˈre-sp(ə-)rə-ˌtȯr-ē How to pronounce cardiorespiratory (audio)
-ri-ˈspī-rə-
: of or relating to the heart and the respiratory system

Examples of cardiorespiratory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cause of death was cardiorespiratory failure, according to his wife Ginny per The New York Times. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 The researchers then correlated those incidents with state data on hospitalizations for cardiorespiratory conditions in those communities. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 One way is that regular exercise pushes the cardiorespiratory system to more efficiently deliver oxygen and nutrients to exercising muscles, which can help keep blood pressure levels normal, explains Jones. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2024 By Todd Woody | Bloomberg Californians exposed to both extreme heat and wildfire smoke on the same day run a greater risk of hospitalization for cardiorespiratory illness than from either threat alone, according to a new study. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardiorespiratory 

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Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cardiorespiratory was in 1857

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Cite this Entry

“Cardiorespiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiorespiratory. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

cardiorespiratory

adjective
car·​dio·​res·​pi·​ra·​to·​ry ˌkärd-ē-ō-ˈres-p(ə-)rə-ˌtōr-ē, -ri-ˈspī-rə-, -ˌtȯr- How to pronounce cardiorespiratory (audio)
: of or relating to the heart and the respiratory system : cardiopulmonary
cardiorespiratory ailments
cardiorespiratory responses
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