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Wedge spirometer

wedge spirometer A waterless spirometer constructed of two large rectangular plates with edges connected by... Read More

Residual volume

Residual volume is a term that is most often seen in lung physiology where it is defined as the amount of air remaining in... Read More

Vital capacity

Definition noun The volume of gas that can be forced out from the lungs at the end of maximum inhalation. Supplement Vital... Read More

Benedict-roth apparatus

Benedict-roth apparatus (Science: apparatus, physiology) a device employed to measure the amount of oxygen utilised in quiet... Read More

Pulmonary ventilation

Definition noun (1) The process at which the air enters or leaves, between the lungs and the ambient air (2) The rate of... Read More