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Mesh term Plethysmography, Whole Body

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Plethysmography
Respiratory Function Tests

Description

Measurement of the volume of gas in the lungs, including that which is trapped in poorly communicating air spaces. It is of particular use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)



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