spirometer

American

[spahy-rom-i-ter] / spaɪˈrɒm ɪ tər /

noun

an instrument for determining the capacity of the lungs.

spirometer British

/ spaɪˈrɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs Compare pneumatometer

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Etymology

Origin of spirometer

First recorded in 1840–50; spiro- ¹ + -meter

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spirometer

It’s often done using a spirometer - a device with a mouthpiece connected to a small machine.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

It’s often done using a spirometer — a device with a mouthpiece connected to a small machine.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023

He picks up a spirometer, a device that measures lung capacity, and takes a deep breath — though not as deep as he'd like.

From Salon ● Nov. 29, 2022

She held up a device called an incentive spirometer, describing it to Cordero as kind of a toy to exercise his lungs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2021

He set the spirometer down on the side table and reached for my hand.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

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