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Mesh term Inspiratory Capacity

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Vital Capacity

Description

The maximum volume of air that can be inspired after reaching the end of a normal, quiet expiration. It is the sum of the TIDAL VOLUME and the INSPIRATORY RESERVE VOLUME. Common abbreviation is IC.


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Inspiratory Reserve Volume
Tidal Volume


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