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vital capacity
vital capacity The total amount of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration. The vital capacity of an average human is about 4.5 litres; in trained male athletes it can be 6 litres or more. However, some air always remains in the lungs (see residual volume).
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vital capacity
vital capacity (vy-t'l) n. the maximum volume of air that a person can exhale after maximum inspiration. forced v. c. (FVC) the maximum volume of air that the lungs can expel in a forced expiration after the deepest possible inspiration.
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"vital capacity." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "vital capacity." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-vitalcapacity.html "vital capacity." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-vitalcapacity.html |
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