ˈresp(ə)rəˌtōrē, ÷ˈrespəˌt- ( by r- dissimilation ), -tȯr-, -ri also rə̇ˈspīrəˌ- or rēˈspīrəˌ- sometimes (ˈ)re|spīrəˌ- adjective
Etymology: Late Latin respiratorius, from Latin respiratus (past participle of respirare to breathe) + -orius -ory — more at respire
: of or relating to respiration
respiratory function
: serving for or functioning in respiration
respiratory organs
respiratory nerves