Illustration of respiratory system
- 1 nostril
- 2 nose
- 3 nasal cavity
- 4 nasopharynx
- 5 oropharynx
- 6 larynx
- 7 trachea
- 8 bronchus
- 9 lung
respiratory system
noun
: a system of organs functioning in respiration and in humans consisting especially of the nose, nasal passages, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs
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Volcanic tephra can irritate eyes, skin and the respiratory system, according to county officials.
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Even without oils, room sprays can release chemicals into the air that can irritate sensitive respiratory systems.
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ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
People with sensitive respiratory systems are urged to stay inside.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Even without oils, room sprays can release chemicals into the air that can irritate sensitive respiratory systems.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Brooms get at crumbs, but to rein in the teeny-tiny particles that irritate your respiratory system, swab down or squeegee once a week.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for respiratory system
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“Respiratory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respiratory%20system. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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