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noun
The number of breaths taken in a specified time (usually a minute)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
the rate at which a person inhales and exhales; usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of a person's health
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: rate of respiration
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: vital sign, rate
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