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Spirometer

Also called Lung capacity meter

PulmonologyImportant

Device that measures the volume and flow rate of air inhaled and exhaled, used in pulmonary function testing to assess respiratory capacity.

Korean

폐활량계

흡입과 호기 공기의 양과 속도를 측정하는 기기; 폐 기능 검사에 사용.

French

Spiromètre

Appareil mesurant le volume et la vitesse de l'air inspiré et expiré ; utilisé dans les épreuves fonctionnelles respiratoires.

Word parts

  • spir/oRoot(Latin) To breathe
  • -meterSuffix(Greek) Instrument to measure

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