noun
a type of breathing that involves the contraction and relaxation of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles to facilitate the exchange of gases in the lungs
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Abdominal respiration is a breathing technique that focuses on expanding the diaphragm to improve lung capacity.
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If you're feeling stressed, try some abdominal respiration to help calm your nerves.
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I swear by abdominal respiration whenever I need to chill out and relax.
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Practicing abdominal respiration can help you feel like you're releasing all the negativity from your body.