tidal volume
noun
the volume of water associated with a rising tide
physiol the amount of air passing into and out of the lungs during normal breathing
RELATED CONTENT
“Make Peace” With vs. “Come To Terms With”These two phrases mean almost the same thing, but it can be useful to know the difference. Making peace with something means you “become resolved or reconciled.” Coming to terms with something means you “accept or become resigned” to it. It can also mean to reach an agreement. Make peace with is usually used to talk about humans. Come to terms with is usually used …
Nearby words
tidal flat, tidal force, tidal light, tidal pool, tidal power, tidal volume, tidal wave, tidally, tidbit, tiddler, tiddly
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Medicine definitions for tidal volume
tidal volume
n.
The volume of air inspired or expired in a single breath during regular breathing.tidal air
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Science definitions for tidal volume
tidal volume
The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath. Also called tidal air
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.