Inspiratory
[in-spahyuh r-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ɪnˈspaɪər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
adjective
1.
of or relating to inspiration or inhalation.
/ɪnˈspaɪərətərɪ; -trɪ/
adjective
1.
of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air
inspiratory in·spi·ra·to·ry (ĭn-spīr’ə-tôr’ē)
adj.
Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.
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