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Definitions of expiration

noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

synonyms: respiration

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respiration
the act of expelling air from the lungs

aspiration, inhalation
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

souffle
breath

type of:
fonction organique
an organic process that takes place in the body
noun
the act of expelling air from the lungs

synonyms: respiration

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souffle
breath

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respiration
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
noun
a coming to an end of a contract period

synonyms: fin, terme

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fin
the point in time at which something ends
noun
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

synonyms: inhalation, respiration

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respiration artificielle
an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

type of:
fonction organique
an organic process that takes place in the body

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