RESPIRATORY WAVE
\ɹɪspˈɪɹətəɹˌɪ wˈe͡ɪv], \ɹɪspˈɪɹətəɹˌɪ wˈeɪv], \ɹ_ɪ_s_p_ˈɪ_ɹ_ə_t_ə_ɹ_ˌɪ w_ˈeɪ_v]\
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An oscillation in the blood-pressure curve, rising during inspiration and falling during expiration in consequence of the variations of intrathoracic pressure during respiration.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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