respiratory center — n a region in the medulla oblongata that regulates respiratory movements … Medical dictionary
respiratory center — noun the center in the medulla oblongata and pons that integrates sensory information about the level of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and determines the signals to be sent to the respiratory muscles • Hypernyms: ↑center, ↑centre, ↑nerve … Useful english dictionary
medullary respiratory center — the part of the respiratory centers that is in the medulla oblongata, divided between the dorsal respiratory group and the ventral respiratory group … Medical dictionary
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
Respiratory acidosis — Infobox Disease Name = PAGENAME Caption = Davenport diagram DiseasesDB = 95 ICD10 = ICD10|E|87|2|e|70 ICD9 = ICD9|276.2 ICDO = OMIM = MedlinePlus = eMedicineSubj = med eMedicineTopic = 2008 MeshID = D000142 Respiratory acidosis is acidosis… … Wikipedia
center — 1. The middle point of a body; loosely, the interior of a body. A c. of any kind, especially an anatomical c.. 2. A group of nerve cells governing a specific function. SYN: centrum [TA]. [L. centrum; G. kentron] active c … Medical dictionary
center — I. noun Etymology: Middle English centre, from Middle French, from Latin centrum, from Greek kentron sharp point, center of a circle, from kentein to prick; probably akin to Old High German hantag pointed Date: 14th century 1. a. the point around … New Collegiate Dictionary
Respiratory disease — Classification and external resources Micrograph of an emphysematous lung; emphysema is a common respiratory disease, strongly associated with smoking. H E stain. ICD … Wikipedia
Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago — (RHAMC) is a non profit organization [ [http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary orgid=7814 Charity Navigator Rating Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago ] ] and has been a local public health leader since… … Wikipedia
Respiratory minute volume — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia