internal respiration

in·ter·nal·respiration

uncommon

noun

1.

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

internal jugular vein internal maxillary artery internal medicine internal organ internal representation internal revenue internal revenue agent Internal Revenue Service internal rhyme internal secretion

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