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Plethysmography, Whole Body  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Measurement of the volume of gas in the lungs, including that which is trapped in poorly communicating air spaces. It is of particular use in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and emphysema. (Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

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  • Whole Body Plethysmography

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