inspiratory (redirected from inspiratory center)

in·spi·ra·to·ry (n-spr-tôr)

adj.

Of, relating to, or used for the drawing in of air.

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inspiratory

pertaining to or used in the inspiration of air into the lungs.

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inspiratory center

one of the four respiratory centers in the reticular formation of the brainstem.

inspiratory-inhibitory reflex

see hering-breuer reflexes.

inspiratory reserve volume

the volume of air which the patient can still inhale after the completion of inhalation of the tidal volume.