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Definition of Spirometry
1. Noun. The use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity.
Definition of Spirometry
1. n. The act or process of measuring the chest capacity by means of a spirometer.
Definition of Spirometry
1. Noun. (medicine) The measurement of the volume of air that a person can move into and out of the lungs, using a spirometer. ¹
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Definition of Spirometry
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Medical Definition of Spirometry
1. Measurement of volume of air inhaled or exhaled by the lung. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spirometry
Literary usage of Spirometry
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Treatise on Diagnostic Methods of Examination by Hermann Sahli (1911)
"We need scarcely add that dyspnea with a slight degree of cyanosis suggests a
far better prognosis than dyspnea with pronounced cyanosis. spirometry AND ..."
2. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In addition to the clinical examination of several specialties the cytological
examination of sputum has also been included together with spirometry and gas ..."
3. Essentials of the principles and practice of medicine: A Handy-book for by Henry Hartshorne (1867)
"... shaking the chest suddenly, is of use occasionally, in establishing the presence
of fluid in the thoracic cavities. spirometry is the measurement of the ..."
4. Essentials of the principles and practice of medicine by Henry Hartshorne (1881)
"... in— Aneurism of aorta; Valvular heart disease ; Exophthalmic goitre ; Anaemia.
spirometry. For spirometry, Hutchinson's, Pereira's, ..."
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