respiratory quotient

res·pi·ra·toryquotient

uncommon

noun

1.

the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expired to the volume of oxygen consumed by an organism or cell in a given period of time

Synonyms

respiratory quotient

Related words

Broader terms

ratio

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Grammar

noun
singular	respiratory quotient
plural	respiratory quotients

Nearby words

respiratory distress syndrome respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn respiratory illness respiratory infection respiratory organ respiratory rate respiratory syncytial virus respiratory system respiratory tract respiratory tract infection

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