spirometry (redirected from Pulmonary function testing)

spirometry /spi·rom·e·try/ (spi-rom´ĕ-tre) the measurement of the breathing capacity of the lungs, such as in pulmonary function tests. See also spirography. spiromet´ric

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Spirometry

A test using an instrument called a spirometer that shows how difficult it is for an asthmatic patient to breathe. Used to determine the severity of asthma and to see how well it is responding to treatment.

Mentioned in: Asthma

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spirometry

[spīrom′ətrē]

laboratory evaluation of the air capacity of the lungs by means of a spirometer. Compare blood gas determination. spirometric, adj.

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spirometry (spīrom´trē),

n laboratory evaluation of the air capacity of the lungs by means of a spirometer.

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spirometry

measurement of the breathing capacity by means of a spirometer.

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spirometry

The measurement of the movement of air in and out of the lungs during various breathing maneuvers, which is the most important pulmonary function test. See Incentive spirometry, Pulmonary function test.