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upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infections
Examples of upper respiratory in a Sentence
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The 2-week-old kitten was dehydrated, underweight, had minor cuts and had an upper respiratory infection.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024
Some included in the outbreak had no symptoms at all, but others experienced upper respiratory tract infections leading to hospitalizations, 40% of which were fatal.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 May 2024
Chemicals in scented products can create headaches, nausea, upper respiratory problems, and skin irritation.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
In traditional Native American and Hispanic medicine, osha has treated several upper respiratory conditions.1 Today, the extract is commonly used as a decongestant.
—Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1841, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of upper respiratory was
in 1841
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Cite this Entry
“Upper respiratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upper%20respiratory. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Medical Definition
upper respiratory
adjective
: of, relating to, or affecting the upper respiratory tract
upper respiratory infection
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