Mesh term Plethysmography, Whole Body
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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)Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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