tidal volume
Britishnoun
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the volume of water associated with a rising tide
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physiol the amount of air passing into and out of the lungs during normal breathing
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It is, therefore, the sum of the tidal volume and inspiratory reserve volume.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Both tidal volume and respiratory rate are closely regulated when oxygen demand increases.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Lung volume measurements include tidal volume, expiratory reserve volume, inspiratory reserve volume, and residual volume.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
It is the sum of the residual volume, expiratory reserve volume, tidal volume, and inspiratory reserve volume.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The new device, called a vent multiplexor, allows doctors to adjust each patient’s tidal volume, or the amount of air moving into and out of the lungs with each breath.
From Reuters • Apr. 13, 2020
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