Definition of spirometer
:an instrument for measuring the air entering and leaving the lungs (as in determining lung function in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease)
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Each bag is stocked a five-day supply of Impact AR, an incentive spirometer to encourage deep breathing to prevent pneumonia, and antiseptic soap to guard against skin infections.
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An incentive spirometer to encourage deep breathing to prevent pneumonia • Antiseptic soap to guard against skin infections •
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Because Korle-Bu could not afford spirometers, patients were taught to simply blow up balloons, Dr. DeBaun said.
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Origin and Etymology of spirometer
International Scientific Vocabulary spiro- (from Latin spirare to breathe) + -meter
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of spirometer
:an instrument used in spirometry for measuring the air entering and leaving the lungs
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