dead space en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The portion of the respiratory tract that is ventilated but not perfused by pulmonary circulation.
- (countable, uncountable) Picture information that is either masked off or cropped out of viewing area, whether at the top or bottom, or to the sides.
- (countable, uncountable) An unusable space, such as an inaccessible void or awkward corner.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deadspace | alternative | lexicographic | |
| dead spaces | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
alveolar dead space · anatomic dead space · series dead space · physiologic dead space · Fowler dead space · anatomical dead space