(physiology) The volume of gas which remains within the lungs at expiratory standstill.
functional residual capacity
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(normal capacity), the volume of gas in the lungs at resting expiratory level.
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The volume of gas remaining in the lungs after resting expiration; it is the sum of the residual volume of the lungs and the expiratory reserve volume, typically about 2.4 l.
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n. (Abbr. FRC)
The volume of gas remaining in the lungs at the end of a normal expiration. Also called functional residual air.
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