Oculorespiratory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That affects the eyes and the respiratory system. not-comparable

    "The oculorespiratory reflex (ORR) is evoked by traction on the extrinsic muscles of the eye (Blanc et al. 1989). It produces slowing of the respiratory rate and / or shallow respiratory movements."

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"The oculorespiratory reflex (ORR) is evoked by traction on the extrinsic muscles of the eye (Blanc et al. 1989). It produces slowing of the respiratory rate and / or shallow respiratory movements."

Etymology

From oculo- + respiratory.

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