(physiology) The volume of gas entering and exiting the lungs per unit time of respiration.
pulmonary ventilation
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Breathing; in physiology, defined as the total volume of air moved into and out of the lungs each minute. See also minute ventilation.
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n.
The total volume of gas per minute inspired or expired.
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