Definition of Vital capacity

1. Noun. The maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue.

Generic synonyms: Diagnostic Assay, Diagnostic Test, Capacity, Content

Medical Definition of Vital capacity

1. The volume of gas that can be expelled from the lungs from a position of full inspiration, with no limit to the duration of expiration, it is equal to the inspiratory capacity plus the expiratory reserve volume. (11 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vital Capacity

vitalize
vitalize
vitalized
vitalizer
vitalizers
vitalizes
vitalizing
vitallium
vitally
vitalness
vitalnesses
vitalometer
vitals
vitals
vital capacity (current term)
vital capacity (current term)
vital centre
vital force
vital index
vital knot
vital node
vital organ
vital principle
vital pulp
vital red
vital sign
vital signs
vital spirits
vital stain
vital statistics

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