anatomic dead space en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The volume of conducting airways of the lung, as measured by a cast of the airways.
- (countable, uncountable) The volume of inspired gas that does not mix with alveolar gas, as measured in vivo by gas dilution, by the method of Fowler.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anatomical dead space | alternative | lexicographic | |
| anatomic dead spaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |