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Spirometer

Spi-rom′e-ter

,
Noun.
[L.
spirare
to breathe +
-meter
.]
An instrument for measuring the vital capacity of the lungs, or the volume of air which can be expelled from the chest after the deepest possible inspiration. Cf.
Pneumatometer
.

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spirometer

spirometer

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spirometer ‎(plural spirometers)

  1. (medicine) A device used to measure the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs.

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From Latin spirare ‎(“to breathe”) +‎ -meter.

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