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in·spir·a·to·ry

(ĭn-spīr′ə-tôr′ē)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.
2. Intended or used to motivate or inspire: an inspiratory speech.
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inspiratory

(ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ; -trɪ)
adj
(Physiology) of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air
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in•spir•a•to•ry

(ɪnˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i)

adj.
of or pertaining to inspiration or inhalation.
[1765–75]
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Adj. 1. inspiratory - pertaining to the drawing in phase of respiration
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Translations

in·spi·ra·to·ry

a. inspiratorio-a, rel a la inspiración;
___ capacity → capacidad ___;
___ reserve volume → reserva de volumen ___;
___ stridor → estridor ___.
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