Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is the inability of the thorax to support normal respiration.
Some gillies were so incapable of normal respiration and locomotion that they had to move around in huge robotic fishtanks when not on duty.
His diaphragm began to heave with normal respiration, and he rolled his head slightly to the side.
When properly performed it secures a flow of air to and from the lungs with the same rapidity as in the normal respiration of an infant.
If he died, the major pathophysiologic effect of crucifixion was an interference with normal respiration.
A respiratory arrest is the cessation of normal respiration due to failure of the lungs to contract effectively.
Yawning may in fact reduce oxygen intake compared to normal respiration.
He resumed his normal respiration then, relieved to relinquish the burden of showmanship to Phlox and the captain.
If enough helium is inhaled that oxygen needed for normal respiration is replaced, asphyxia is possible.
This kind of package slows down the normal respiration of the product to prolong its shelf-life.