internal respiration

/ɪnˌtʌrnl ˈrɛspəˌreɪʃən/
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Definitions of internal respiration
  1. noun
    the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs
    synonyms: cellular respiration, respiration
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    type of:
    metabolic process, metabolism
    the organic processes (in a cell or organism) that are necessary for life
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