spi·rom·e·ter

[spahy-rom-i-ter]
noun
an instrument for determining the capacity of the lungs.

Origin:
1840–50; spiro-1 + -meter

spi·ro·met·ric [spahy-ruh-me-trik] , spi·ro·met·ri·cal, adjective
spi·rom·e·try, noun
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spirometer (spaɪˈrɒmɪtə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
Compare pneumatometer an instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs
 
spirometric
 
adj
 
spi'rometry
 
n

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spirometer spi·rom·e·ter (spī-rŏm'ĭ-tər)
n.
An instrument for measuring the volume of air entering and leaving the lungs.


spi'ro·met'ric (-rə-mět'rĭk) adj.
spi·rom'e·try n.

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Example sentences
Daily checks for leaks and volume accuracy of the spirometer are needed.
The patient uses an incentive spirometer at regular intervals to improve breathing and loosen sputum.
The spirometer's calibration is checked by the technician each day of use.
He stands, takes a deep breath and blows into a spirometer.
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