| NOUN | time | rate of respiration, respiratory rate | the rate at which a person inhales and exhales |
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| Meaning | The rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health. | |
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| Synonym | respiratory rate | |
| Broader | rate | A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit |
| vital sign | Sign of life | |