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n.
The volume of air inhaled and exhaled at each breath.


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The volume of gas inspired or expired during each respiratory cycle.

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The volume of air inspired into the lungs or expired out of the lungs during one breath. The typical resting value is 500 ml, but it increases dramatically during exercise.

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The volume of air inspired or expired in a single breath during regular breathing. Also called tidal air.

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The amount of gas passing into and out of the lungs in each respiratory cycle.

 
 

 

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Dictionary. The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition Copyright © 2007, 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2009. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.  Read more
Dental Dictionary. Mosby's Dental Dictionary. Copyright © 2004 by Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.  Read more
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