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
Words nearby tidal volume
tidal flat, tidal force, tidal light, tidal pool, tidal power, tidal volume, tidal wave, tidbit, tiddler, tiddly, tiddlywink
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Medicine definitions for tidal volume
tidal volume
n.
The volume of air inspired or expired in a single breath during regular breathing.tidal air
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Science definitions for tidal volume
tidal volume
The volume of air inhaled and exhaled with each breath. Also called tidal air
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