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

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Specifically, regular samba practice can improve cardiorespiratory function by up to 19 percent of VO₂ max (the maximum amount of oxygen your body can absorb and use during exercise). Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 In fact, regular high- and moderate-intensity workouts have actually been shown to be the best thing to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition and insulin resistance in women with PCOS, according to a 2020 meta-analysis in the journal Frontiers in Physiology. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024 Alternating between different muscle groups can increase heart rate and provide a cardiorespiratory benefit to a strength-training workout. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2024 The cause of death was cardiorespiratory failure, according to his wife Ginny per The New York Times. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cardiorespiratory 

Word History

First Known Use

1857, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cardiorespiratory was in 1857

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“Cardiorespiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cardiorespiratory. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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