EXHALING Meaning and
Definition
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Exhaling is a physiological process by which air is expelled or released from the lungs through the mouth or nose. It involves the act of breathing out, where the diaphragm and intercostal muscles relax, causing the lungs to deflate and push the air out.
During exhalation, the body eliminates carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, from the bloodstream. This exchange of gases occurs in the alveoli, small air sacs within the lungs, where oxygen enters the capillaries and carbon dioxide exits. The process of exhalation is vital for maintaining proper oxygenation levels in the body.
Exhalation is a passive process and generally follows inhalation. However, it can also be controlled intentionally, as in deep breathing exercises or when producing speech. The force and speed of exhalation can vary depending on factors such as physical exertion, emotions, and respiratory conditions.
In terms of relaxation techniques, focused exhalation or conscious breathing out is often used to promote calmness and reduce stress. It is believed that slow, deep exhalations activate the body's relaxation response and can help regulate heart rate, blood pressure, and induce a state of relaxation.
Overall, exhaling is a fundamental biological process necessary for expelling waste gases and maintaining respiratory balance. Whether performed involuntarily or deliberately, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's oxygen levels and overall well-being.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of EXHALING
The word exhaling comes from the Latin word exhalare, which is a combination of ex (out of) and halare (to breathe). In Latin, exhalare means to breathe out or to emit breath. Over time, this Latin term was adopted into Old French as exaler, which eventually evolved into the Middle English word exhale and its present participle form exhaling.
Similar spelling words for EXHALING
- exhaled,
- exhale,
- weekslong,
- Exiling,
- expelling,
- exline,
- Exaling,
- auxlang,
- explain,
- exhales,
- Excelling.
Conjugate verb Exhaling
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